Global Market: Yen rally threatens to unravel lucrative carry trade ahead of BOJ rate decision

The Japanese yen has surged ahead of an expected Bank of Japan rate hike next week, disrupting the long-standing yen carry trade and prompting investors to unwind bearish yen positions. The yen strengthened to 152.89 per dollar, while markets now price a 97% probability of a 25-basis-point BOJ hike to 1.25%.