Bank of Japan expected to raise interest rates amid global USD strength

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Global financial markets are reacting to significant monetary policy shifts in Japan and the United States. The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is widely expected to raise interest rates by 25 basis points to 1.25% during its policy meeting ending September 18. This potential move, which would represent the highest rate in three decades, aims to address inflation and stabilize the Japanese Yen, which recently fell below the 155 JPY/USD threshold due to a strong US Dollar and rising oil prices.

Simultaneously, the US Federal Reserve is under scrutiny as markets anticipate a potential interest rate hike during its September 15-16 meeting. The US Dollar Index (DXY) has risen toward 99.7 points, supported by rising Treasury yields and oil prices. In Vietnam, the State Bank of Vietnam set the central exchange rate at 25,626 VND/USD, reflecting ongoing pressure on the Vietnamese Dong as the US Dollar strengthens globally. Analysts suggest that Fed policy decisions will continue to impact global liquidity and domestic monetary management in Southeast Asia.

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Bank of Japan · Federal Reserve · Japan · State Bank of Vietnam · USD · United States · Vietcombank

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[● 2 SOURCES] The State Bank of Vietnam set the central exchange rate at 25,617-25,626 VND/USD. thoibaotaichinhvietnam.vn · giadinh.suckhoedoisong.vn
[○ 1 SOURCE] Global crude oil prices remained above 105 USD per barrel. giadinh.suckhoedoisong.vn
[● 4 SOURCES] The US Dollar Index (DXY) rose to approximately 99.61-99.7 points. thoibaotaichinhvietnam.vn · giadinh.suckhoedoisong.vn · doanhnghieptiepthi.vn · giavang.net
[● 4 SOURCES] The US Federal Reserve is expected to raise interest rates during its meeting on September 15-16. thoibaotaichinhvietnam.vn · giadinh.suckhoedoisong.vn · news.tuoitre.vn · giavang.net
[● 2 SOURCES] The Japanese Yen fell below the 155 JPY/USD threshold. doanhnghiephoinhap.vn · giadinh.suckhoedoisong.vn
[● 2 SOURCES] The US 10-year Treasury yield exceeded 5%. giadinh.suckhoedoisong.vn · doanhnghieptiepthi.vn
[● 4 SOURCES] The State Bank of Vietnam set the central exchange rate at 25,626 VND/USD. doanhnghieptiepthi.vn · thoibaotaichinhvietnam.vn · giavang.net · giadinh.suckhoedoisong.vn
[● 2 SOURCES] The Bank of Japan may raise interest rates to 1.25% at its policy meeting ending September 18. dientuungdung.vn · cafebiz.vn
[○ 1 SOURCE] Approximately 89% of economists surveyed by CNBC believe the BOJ will raise interest rates by 0.25 percentage points. dientuungdung.vn
[○ 1 SOURCE] A Reuters survey of 68 experts found that nearly all participants expect the BOJ to raise interest rates during the current meeting. cafebiz.vn