Euro gains momentum against Japanese Yen as BoJ aligns on rate hikes

Euro gains momentum against Japanese Yen as BoJ aligns on rate hikes

Source: EODHD - https://www.fxstreet.com/news/euro-gains-momentum-against-japanese-yen-as-boj-aligns-on-rate-hikes-202609180340
Published: Sep 17, 2026 11:40 PM

EUR/JPY rises after registering minor losses in the previous day, trading around 180.20 during Asian hours on Friday. The currency cross advanced as the Japanese Yen (JPY) struggled following the Bank of Japan's (BoJ) latest interest rate decision.

Market context: This update is relevant to EUR traders, with EURJPY as the primary instrument to monitor for follow-through, trend continuation, or headline volatility.