Report published September 2, 2026
JPY Strengthens Supported by BoJ Rate Hike Expectations: MUFG FX Strategy
MUFG · September 2, 2026
Hawkish commentary from BoJ officials has fully priced in a September rate hike and pushed USD/JPY back below 160.00, despite headwinds from oil near $100/bbl. Meanwhile, the NZD dropped after the RBNZ signaled a cautious, gradual path despite delivering a 25bps hike.
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Key Takeaways
- 1.The Japanese yen strengthened back below 160.00 against the USD following hawkish commentary from BoJ Governor Ueda and board member Takata, with a 25bps rate hike at the September 18 meeting now fully priced in.
- 2.US Treasury 2-year yields hit a year-to-date high of 4.41% as rising oil prices drive expectations for Fed rate hikes (with 17bps priced in for September 16), though a higher US policy risk premium and Treasury buyback debasement fears restrain USD upside.
- 3.The New Zealand dollar dropped sharply after the RBNZ delivered a 25bps rate hike but provided cautious forward guidance, reducing October rate hike expectations from 65% to 36%.
Table of Contents
- USD/JPY: BoJ & Fed rate hike expectations continue to build
- LARGER US POLICY RISK PREMIUM CURRENTLY PRICED INTO USD?
- NZD: RBNZ sticks to plans for gradual rate hikes weighing on kiwi
- KEY RELEASES AND EVENTS
- CERTIFICATION
Report data
LARGER US POLICY RISK PREMIUM CURRENTLY PRICED INTO USD?
| Metric | Estimate | Context |
|---|---|---|
| USD/JPY Overnight High | 160.39 | USD/JPY intraday high before dropping back below 160.00 |
| Priced-in BoJ Rate Hike | 25 bps | Market expectations for BoJ rate hike on September 18th |
| Brent Crude Oil Price | 100 USD/barrel | Crude oil rising towards USD 100/barrel following military strikes in Iran |
| US 2-Year Treasury Yield | 4.41% | 2-year yield climbing on expectations of Fed tightening |
| Priced-in Fed Rate Hike | 17 bps | Federal Reserve hike expectations for September FOMC meeting |
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