BOJ Sets Rate Guideline Amid Yen Strength and Tech Selloff

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 23

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What happened

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The Bank of Japan set its overnight call-rate guideline at around 1.25%, effective September 24. Early Friday, the yen rose to 156.08 per dollar in Asian trading as investors sought safer positions during a technology selloff. Deutsche Bank Japan chief fixed-income strategist Shoki Omori described this yen buying as “a hedge, not as an allocation.”

From econotimes.com

Why it matters

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The Bank of Japan's rate guideline was significantly lower than the U.S. policy rate, which was 2.5 to 2.75 percentage points higher. The yen's strengthening was linked to risk aversion following a decline in Asian equities and concerns about whether the investment boom in artificial intelligence can be sustained.

From econotimes.com

Who's involved

BOJSet the overnight call-rate guideline.
Deutsche BankCommented on the nature of yen buying.
yenStrengthened against the dollar due to risk aversion.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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yenSpeculative
The yen might affect the cost of imports or the revenue of companies engaged in international trade.

Coverage

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Oct 23econotimes.com