According to the Bank of Japan's short-term quarterly survey, the large manufacturer sentiment index hit its best in four years, strengthening the market's expectations that the Bank of Japan may raise interest rates by 25 basis points to 0.75%, and driving the yen stronger.

According to the Bank of Japan's short-term quarterly survey, the large manufacturer sentiment index hit its best in four years, strengthening the market's expectations that the Bank of Japan may raise interest rates by 25 basis points to 0.75%, and driving the yen stronger.