{
  "id": 16183210,
  "title": "Japanese Yen: Strong CPI backs BoJ hikes as USD range set to hold - BBH",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/japanese-yen-strong-cpi-backs-boj-hikes-as-usd-range-set-to-hold-bbh",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-23T10:07:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "FXStreet",
    "slug": "fxstreet",
    "url": "https://www.fxstreet.com/news/japanese-yen-strong-cpi-backs-boj-hikes-as-usd-range-set-to-hold-bbh-202610231007"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Japanese Yen (JPY) gained ground and emerged as a primary refuge currency, driven by higher-than-expected Consumer Price Index (CPI) data and steady Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) figures, according to Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH) strategist Elias Haddad. These factors led to anticipations of additional Bank of Japan (BoJ) rate hikes. However, Haddad noted that with inflation remaining below BoJ's projections and limited near-term hike probabilities, USD/JPY is expected to stay within a defined range unless a risk-off scenario arises. Japan's September CPI and October PMI indicated stronger economic activity, with headline and core CPI both surpassing recent levels and exceeding market expectations. Despite these positive indicators, the BoJ is not expected to accelerate rate hikes, given its projected inflation rate of 2.5% by 2026. Consequently, USD/JPY is likely to fluctuate within a range of 155.00-160.00 in the near term. A significant downturn in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector could further bolster safe-haven demand for JPY, potentially pushing the cross below 155.00. Meanwhile, October's composite PMI remained stable at 52.3, reflecting a robust private sector growth, with services activity outpacing manufacturing expansion.",
  "summary": "Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH) strategist Elias Haddad describes the Japanese Yen (JPY) as leading gains and acting as an ultimate refuge currency, supported by hotter Consumer Price Index (CPI) and steady Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) data that back additional Bank of Japan (BoJ) hikes. However, with inflation still below BoJ projections and limited near-term hike odds, he expects USD/JPY to…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}