Yen jumps to 158 vs dollar as BOJ lifts June hike expectations
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-28 06:45 UTC
- Sources: Nikkei Asia
The yen has jumped to 158 against the US dollar after the Bank of Japan lifted its expectation for a rate hike in June. This is seen as a sign of tightening monetary policy.
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