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BoJ hikes to 31-yr high, yen weak; oil falls as Brazil election risk weighs

The Bank of Japan raised rates to 1.25%, the highest in 31 years, but the yen remains weak, underscoring persistent inflation concerns globally. The Fed's first hike since 2023 on Wednesday adds to a tightening bias. Oil prices continue to fall as investors weigh Brazil's electoral scenario and its implications for the Selic trajectory.

Valor Econômico3 days agoJP, US, BRCredibility 44%View source

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Mosaic Score5.8

Confidence0.7

Significance0.5

Source credibility0.4

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activeMarkets1d ago

BOJ Raises Rates to 1.25%, Signals New Tightening Phase Amid Yen Weakness

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) has raised its policy rate to 1.25%, the highest in 31 years, signaling a new phase of monetary tightening. Despite the hike, the Japanese Yen (JPY) depreciated against the US Dollar (USD), indicating market skepticism regarding the pace of future tightening and the BOJ's ability to reach a neutral rate. Governor Ueda's statements confirm a shift from ultra-loose policy, but the exact trajectory remains data-dependent.

→ stable·7 signals·JP, US, BRScore 5.8

activeMarketsGeopolitics12h ago