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Japanese yen hits six-week high after hot inflation reading drives rate increase bets - MarketWatch

1. Speculation on BoJ rate hike boosted yen to six-week high. 2. Tokyo core inflation rose 2.2%, surpassing expectations, influencing rate hike probabilities. 3. Market anticipates over 60% chance of interest rate increase in December's BoJ meeting. 4. U.S. rate cut hopes contrast with Japan's tightening, enhancing yen strength. 5. Long-term view suggests potential weakness in yen despite rising inflation.

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Why Bullish?

The market's expectation of a BoJ rate hike strengthens the yen against the dollar, similar to past rate tightening cycles.

How important is it?

Expectations around interest rates directly influence USDJPY valuations.

Why Short Term?

Immediate market reactions are based on upcoming monetary policy decisions, such as the January meeting.

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