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Yen Gains After BOJ Hawk Leaves Door Open for Outsized Hike

Bloomberg Markets·September 2, 2026·1 min read

The yen strengthened against the dollar after Bank of Japan board member Hajime Takata, a noted hawk, left the door open for an outsized interest-rate increase and back-to-back hikes. His comments boosted expectations of further policy tightening, driving yen gains in currency markets.

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