Hirofumi Suzuki, chief FX strategist at Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, predicts the Bank of Japan's next rate hike will be in October 2026. "Since there is still a considerable time before the rate hike, the exchange rate is prone to fluctuations toward yen depreciation," he said, suggesting the yen could weaken to 162 yen between January and March.

Why didn't global stock prices plummet after Japan's rate hike? Because Wall Street capital is greedy enough to see if they can make more money during this 300-plus-day window.

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