# Forex - Yen Edges Up Before Bank of Japan Policy Decision  By Investing.com

> The yen edged higher against the dollar ahead of the Bank of Japan's policy decision, with traders expecting possible trimming of the stimulus program or changes to yield curve control. The dollar index was little changed near 94.13. Analysts said any stimulus pullback could strengthen the yen.

- Date: 2018-07-31 · published 2018-07-31T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region Japan · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/64284-forex-yen-edges-up-before-bank-of-japan-policy-decision-by-investing-com
- Commodities: [Japanese Yen (JPY per USD)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/USDJPY.md), [US Dollar (Broad)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/DXY.md)

## Why it matters

Expectations of BoJ tightening move the yen and dollar index, which can shift dollar-denominated commodity prices slightly. This is routine currency commentary with no direct feed impact.

## Read by commodity

- DXY: neutral
- USDJPY: neutral

## Sources

- investing.com: https://www.investing.com/news/forex-news/forex--yen-edges-up-before-bank-of-japan-policy-decision-1552244

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