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Japanese Futures Rise, Yen Weakens After BOJ Hikes Rates

Published Sep 18, 2026 4:24 AM Last updated Sep 18, 2026 6:01 AM Source: EODHD Event Time: Sep 18, 2026 4:24 AM
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Japanese Futures Rise, Yen Weakens After BOJ Hikes Rates

Source: EODHD - https://finance.yahoo.com/m/b5e8b270-c38c-3280-8ae4-1bc1b04cdeb5/japanese-futures-rise%2C-yen.html
Published: Sep 18, 2026 4:24 AM

Nikkei futures extended gains and the yen weakened, after the Bank of Japan raised its policy rate by a quarter percentage point to 1.25% in a widely expected move. The BOJ said underlying inflation is approaching its target of 2% and that it would keep a close eye on the Middle East conflict, yen movements and artificial-intelligence demand. Continue Reading

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