Yuji Saito
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Yuji Saito
boost consumer figures growth higher hikes rate spending strong supporting
Strong figures will boost expectations of higher growth in consumer spending in the U.S.. That will heighten expectations of at least two more rate hikes from the Fed, supporting the dollar.
banks central dollar helping interfere ministry
I do not think the ministry will actually interfere in he markets. But other central banks such as Korea's may do so, helping the dollar rebound.
bank dollar focus including interest japan major market raise rate remain surely time
The market focus is surely on the interest-rate differentials between the U.S. and other major economies, including Japan. The Bank of Japan won't raise its interest rate any time soon, so the yen will remain the most bearish for the foreseeable future, while the dollar will be the most bullish.
amount effect flows huge japanese major money sent
With the huge amount of money that Japanese sent abroad, repatriation flows could have a major effect on the dollar-yen through March.