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Rising Japanese Inflation Points to Potential Bank of Japan Rate Hike in December
Japan's core inflation exceeded the central bank's target in September, increasing the likelihood of interest rate adjustments that could impact crypto markets.
Japan's core consumer price index, which excludes fresh food, rose to 2.1% in September from 1.7% in August, surpassing the Bank of Japan's 2% target for the first time in nine months. The increase has strengthened market expectations for a policy rate hike to 1.50% at the BOJ's December 17–18 meeting, up from its current 1.25% level.
The prospective shift coincides with US policy developments, where CME FedWatch data indicates an 80.5% probability of a Federal Reserve rate adjustment by December 9. While the BOJ is widely anticipated to hold rates steady at its late October meeting, guidance regarding upside inflation risks will be closely evaluated.
Simultaneous monetary decisions could influence Bitcoin through the unwinding of yen carry trades, where investors borrow low-yielding yen to fund higher-risk positions. Previous tightening in July 2024 saw Bitcoin drop from $70,000 to $49,000 following a BOJ rate increase, though parallel US rate moves could potentially mitigate currency differential pressures as Bitcoin traded around $81,293.
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