Country: JP | Published: 2026-09-22
Japanese equities edged higher, with the yen extending its losing streak as traders weighed the Bank of Japan's latest rate hike against its guarded signals on the pace of future m
Japanese equities edged higher, with the yen extending its losing streak as traders weighed the Bank of Japan's latest rate hike against its guarded signals on the pace of future moves. That gap between a cautious central bank and firmer yields abroad keeps currency intervention watch alive, with officials still seen monitoring exchange rates closely. Meanwhile, Tokyo's push to reassert itself as a global financial hub adds a longer-term narrative to an otherwise steady tape.