From Yahoo Finance: 2025-06-05 20:09:00

The U.S. Treasury Department recommends that the Bank of Japan continue monetary tightening to normalize the yen’s weakness and rebalance trade. The Treasury’s report highlights Japan’s low interest rates and the need for policy adjustments. The BOJ ended stimulus measures last year and raised short-term rates in January, but economic challenges may delay further rate hikes. Market speculation suggests pressure from the U.S. to weaken the dollar against the yen for trade advantages, but Japanese officials deny discussing exchange rates. The timing of rate hikes remains uncertain due to economic conditions and global uncertainty.



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