Japan Pauses Forex Intervention as Yen Strengthens

TOKYO—Japan didn't step into foreign-exchange markets in the past month, as repeated verbal warnings and historic intervention during the summer helped the yen regain some strength.

WSJ • Sep 30, 2026

Why Japanese stocks rose as government bond yields and the yen fell after rate hike

The BOJ raised its policy rate by 25 basis points to 1.25%, its highest since 1995, just three months after its previous hike. Despite the faster pace, the yen weakened, the 10-year Japanese government bond yield slipped and the Nikkei 225 gained.

CNBC • Sep 18, 2026

Bank of Japan Hikes to 31-year High

The bank of Japan delivers a quarter point hike, taking rates to the highest level since 1995. But two dissenting votes raise doubts around further normalization, driving the Yen and JGB yields lower.

CNBC International TV • Sep 18, 2026

Goldman Sachs: Stronger yen could take shine off earnings

Goldman Sachs' Timothy Moe remains structurally bullish on Japanese equities, but sees a more challenging near-term outlook as the Bank of Japan normalizes policy.

CNBC International TV • Sep 18, 2026

BOJ Seen Hiking Rates in Fastest Tightening Since 1990

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Bloomberg Markets and Finance • Sep 18, 2026

Japan's Central Bank Hikes Rates in Split Decision

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Bloomberg Markets and Finance • Sep 18, 2026

Yen Declines After BOJ Hike, US Said to Hold Off on New China Tariffs

The yen extends its drop against the dollar after BOJ Governor Ueda gave mixed signals about future interest-rate hikes. The central bank lifted interest rates by a quarter point to 1.25%.

Bloomberg Markets and Finance • Sep 18, 2026

Bank of Japan Raises Benchmark Interest Rate to 1.25%, Highest Level Since 1995

Higher rates in Tokyo might make the U.S. less alluring for Japanese investors.

WSJ • Sep 18, 2026

The Bank of Japan lifted its benchmark interest rate to its highest level in 30 years and signaled more increases are on the way, a policy shift with the potential for big ripples far beyond Japan's shores

The Bank of Japan raised its benchmark interest rate to 1.25%, its highest level since 1995.

WSJ • Sep 18, 2026

Bank of Japan Rate Boost Stokes Yen Slump and Raises New Bessent Headache

The yen is back in focus after mixed signals from a widely expected interest-rate hike from the Bank of Japan.

Barrons • Sep 18, 2026