WTI crude oil fell and the dollar rose against the yen on the 18th. The Bank of Japan decided at its monetary policy meeting to raise the target rate to around 1.25%, but Committee Members Asada (浅田) and Sato (佐藤) dissented.
WTI crude oil fell and the dollar rose against the yen on the 18th. Market movements reflected trends in the US market and easing supply concerns.
The Bank of Japan decided at its monetary policy meeting to raise the target for the uncollateralized overnight call rate to around 1.25%. Information circulated that Committee Members Asada (浅田) and Sato (佐藤) voted against the decision.