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Why Japan’s markets flipped the usual script after central bank rate hike

CNBC Economy·September 18, 2026·1 min read
Why Japan’s markets flipped the usual script after central bank rate hike

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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