Yen tumbles as BOJ's cautious guidance dashes hawkish bets
USDJPY jumps toward 158 after BOJ's 25bp hike, but the yen slips as Governor Ueda offers no clear signal for further hikes, while oil and stocks diverge.
18/09/2026 12:3118 min read
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Yen Weakens, European Stocks Decline After BOJ Raises Rates
The BOJ hiked rates 25 bps to 1.25%, but dovish dissents disappointed markets. The yen weakened, stocks fell, and oil and bond yields remained elevated.
18/09/2026 12:228 min read
European equities edge lower in cautious open following Fed-driven gains
European stocks opened slightly lower Friday as profit-taking set in after a post-Fed rally; BOJ raised rates to 1.25%.
18/09/2026 07:335 min read
Ueda: Spring wage talks crucial for BOJ inflation outlook
BOJ Governor Ueda highlighted spring wage talks for FY2027 as key for inflation trends, and said policy will not be swayed by board changes.
18/09/2026 07:227 min read
BOJ's Ueda Signals Further Tightening Amid Inflation Risks
BOJ Governor Ueda stated the bank will continue to raise rates in response to economic and price developments, noting inflation overshooting risks.
18/09/2026 07:026 min read
BOJ raises rate to 1.25%, tracking US and European moves
Bank of Japan raised its benchmark rate to 1.25% on Friday, the highest since 1995, as energy costs pressure economies.
18/09/2026 05:418 min read
Ueda faces questions after two dissenters on BOJ rate hike to 1.25%
The BOJ's rate hike to 1.25% was accompanied by two dissenting votes, putting Governor Ueda's press conference in focus.
18/09/2026 05:418 min read
BOJ hike to 1.25% pushes USD/JPY above 157 as dissents loom
BOJ rate hike to 1.25% fails to boost yen; USD/JPY climbs above 157 as split vote raises questions about future tightening.
18/09/2026 05:127 min read
BoJ raises rate to 1.25%; RBA flags inflation risks
BoJ hikes rate to 1.25% as expected; RBA warns of inflation risks. Iran attacks tanker, US sanctions crypto exchange.
18/09/2026 03:4217 min read
BoJ rate hike with split vote leaves yen softer
The yen fell after the BoJ's expected rate hike, as dissenting votes tempered hawkish signals.
18/09/2026 03:2212 min read
BoJ hikes rate to 1.25% as expected, with 7-2 split
The Bank of Japan raised its policy rate by 25bp to about 1.25% in a 7-2 vote, signaling further rate hikes ahead but with board dissent.
18/09/2026 03:0917 min read
Yen Softens, Aussie Gains on BoJ Data and RBA Hawkish Comments
Yen falls as Japan inflation misses forecasts, while Aussie gains on RBA Governor Bullock's hawkish comments.
18/09/2026 00:1115 min read
Japan's August CPI Rises 1.9% Year-on-Year, Misses Forecasts
Japan's headline CPI came in at 1.9% y/y in August, below the 2.0% forecast. Core-core CPI also missed expectations at 1.7%.
17/09/2026 23:413 min read
BoJ poised for rate hike, markets eye pace and yen response
The Bank of Japan is expected to raise rates to 1.25% at today's meeting, with attention on Ueda's guidance and the yen's reaction.
17/09/2026 21:0115 min read
Japan's August CPI due as BoJ rate hike looks all but certain
Japan's August CPI data is due as the BoJ is widely expected to raise rates to 1.25%, with swaps pricing a near-certain hike.
17/09/2026 20:5415 min read