# Japanese Yen To Reverse Course If BoJ Begins Policy Normalization | Exchange Rates UK

> The yen was quiet in holiday trading as both the yen and dollar were weak, while commodity currencies such as the Australian dollar were top performers. Analysts said a Bank of Japan governor change in 2018 could eventually lead to policy normalization and yen strength.

- Date: 2017-12-29 · published 2017-12-29T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: macro · region Japan · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/67700-japanese-yen-to-reverse-course-if-boj-begins-policy-normalization-exchange
- Commodities: [Japanese Yen (JPY per USD)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/USDJPY.md), [Australian Dollar (USD per AUD)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/AUDUSD.md)

## Why it matters

Commodity-currency strength, such as the Australian dollar, can signal firmer export prices for Australian grains and oilseeds. The yen commentary is speculative and has limited near-term impact on feed prices.

## Read by commodity

- AUDUSD: bullish ▲
- USDJPY: neutral

## Sources

- exchangerates.org.uk: https://www.exchangerates.org.uk/news/20074/usd-jpy-japanese-yen-to-reverse-course-if-boj-begins-policy-normalization.html

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