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News · ▼ Bearish · 8 sources confirmed · 2026-09-18 05:43 UTC

BOJ lifts key policy rate to 1.25% amid growing inflation risks - Japan Wire by Kyodo News

Why now

Thesis: BOJ hike to 1.25% tightens policy, pressuring Japanese assets

Catalyst to watch: Further BOJ guidance or inflation data

Main risk: Bonds and rate-sensitive assets fall

Why it matters

A BOJ hike to 1.25% on inflation risks tightens policy, pressuring bonds and rate-sensitive Japanese assets.

Related assets & topics

InflationJapanUSD/JPY · JPY=XInterest Rates

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