# Yen soars as Bank of Japan tipped to raise interest rates

https://mins.news/en/item/43625

- The Guardian, 2026-09-03 11:28 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/sep/03/yen-soars-bank-of-japan-tipped-to-raise-interest-rates

> The yen has gained more than 1.7% against the dollar, reaching 155.85, its strongest level in a month, as markets speculate that the Bank of Japan may raise interest rates. Comments from policymaker Hajime Takata increased expectations of an earlier hike, while investors remain uneasy after a global bond sell-off.

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