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Japan Bank Lobby says markets expect a BoJ hike as soon as March; Lobby Head believes there is a reasonable possibility of a hike as early as March or April

The comments from the Japan Bank Lobby suggest that market participants are increasingly pricing in a potential Bank of Japan rate hike as early as March or April.

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This marks a shift in sentiment and could indicate a readiness for a more hawkish monetary policy stance, impacting the yen and broader market expectations regarding fixed income and commodity prices, especially gold.

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