The Bank of Japan’s monetary policy meeting on January 23–24, 2025, is a key event, with expectations of a 25 basis point rate hike to 0.5%, the highest since 2008. The decision is driven by persistent inflationary pressures, with Japan’s core inflation exceeding the 2% target and wholesale inflation reported at 3.8%. Wage growth and global monetary tightening trends are further supporting the shift. A rate hike could strengthen the yen against the U.S. dollar, attracting foreign investments while impacting the USD/JPY exchange rate. This pivotal policy change signals Japan’s move toward tackling inflation amid global financial complexities.