Yen Weakens as BOJ Lacks Clarity on Future Hikes: Analysts

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The yen weakened against the dollar due to the Bank of Japan's unclear stance on future monetary tightening, despite a rate hike to its highest level since 1995.

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The yen weakened against the dollar after the Bank of Japan offered no clear guidance on the timing of future monetary tightening, analysts said. While the central bank raised its benchmark interest rate to its highest level since 1995 as expected, investors will now turn to Governor Kazuo Ueda’s press conference later Friday for any further outlook.

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Original article published by Bloomberg on December 19, 2025.
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