Macro Finance
Why Japan’s markets flipped the usual script after central bank rate hike
CNBC Economy·September 18, 2026·1 min read
Japan's yen weakened past 157 against the dollar, the 10-year JGB yield slipped, and the Nikkei 225 gained 1.5% after the central bank's rate hike, flipping the usual script where a hike typically strengthens the currency and pressures stocks. The move reflects market expectations of a slower tightening path.
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