Country: JP | Published: 2026-09-22
Japanese equities held near recent levels as the yen stayed soft, with the Bank of Japan lifting its policy rate to a multi-decade high while signaling a cautious pace going forwar
Japanese equities held near recent levels as the yen stayed soft, with the Bank of Japan lifting its policy rate to a multi-decade high while signaling a cautious pace going forward, leaving traders questioning how quickly further hikes will come. That gap between a guarded central bank and firmer yields elsewhere keeps intervention watch alive, with officials still seen monitoring currency moves. Meanwhile, automakers raised concerns over local content rules, adding a trade friction note to an otherwise steady tape.