The Japanese yen has rallied sharply as traders anticipate potential interest rate hikes by the Bank of Japan (BOJ) and are wary of possible government intervention to support the currency.

IN · 2026-09-03

1. Step 1 · The triggertraders anticipate interest rate hikes by the BOJ, leading to a rally in the yen
2. Step 2 · Knock-onincreased demand for yen strengthens its value against other currencies, including the INR
3. Step 3 · Knock-onIndian SMEs importing from Japan face higher costs as the yen appreciates
4. Step 4 · Knock-onSMEs may need to adjust pricing strategies to maintain margins amidst rising costs
5. Step 5 · Reaches youpotential reduction in demand for Japanese imports if prices rise significantly

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Source: LiveMint Markets

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