Weak yen is driving up costs for many goods and services, giving a stronger push to inflation excluding fresh food and energy, BOJ reports.

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) reported that the depreciation of the yen is contributing to rising costs for a variety of goods and services, intensifying inflation pressures when excluding fresh food and energy. This situation reflects a rate differential channel, where a weaker currency increases import costs, thereby fueling overall inflation. The Japanese yen (JPY) is particularly vulnerable, as its weakness directly impacts purchasing power and inflation expectations. Traders will be closely watching the upcoming inflation data release, which could provide further insights into the sustainability of these inflationary trends and the BOJ's potential policy responses.

The Japanese Yen (JPY) is a traditional safe-haven asset. JPY strength often accompanies global risk-off episodes, and BoJ policy shifts (especially YCC/ETF purchase changes) can trigger multi-figure moves in USD/JPY intraday.

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