USD/JPY bias held neutral on September 19, 2026
The Bank of Japan lifted its benchmark interest rate to its highest level in around 30 years and signaled more increases may follow. The yen weakened after the decision, with coverage pointing to two dissents tempering the hawkish read, related moves in Japanese stocks and government bond yields, and a reported FX rate check by Japan.
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The reading that day
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It held all day.
The day on the wire
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The reading through the day
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Headlines (10)
Carried over from earlier days
- Economic and event calendar in Asia Friday, September 18, 2026 - BoJ and RBAInvestingLive
- Yen weakens on BoJ hike as two dissents temper hawkish read Alt headlines:InvestingLive
- 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 shoresThe Wall Street Journal
- Japan raises interest rates to 31-year high as central bankers fight inflation; retail sales rise in Great Britain – business liveThe Guardian
- Why Japanese stocks rose as government bond yields and the yen fell after rate hikeCNBC
- Fx Punishes IndecisionActionForex
- USD/JPY Price Forecast: Yen plummets after BoJ’s policy outcomeFXStreet
- investingLive European session wrap: Yen slides after BOJ hike as markets stay on edgeInvestingLive
- Japan conducted an FX rate check earlier - reportInvestingLive
- Japanese Yen: Dovish BoJ hike weighs on yen – ScotiabankFXStreet
Scheduled events
As of
| Event | Forecast | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, September 20 | ||
| Bank Holiday | JPY | |
| Monday, September 21 | ||
| FOMC Member Goolsbee Speaks | USD | |
| Bank Holiday | JPY | |
| Tuesday, September 22 | ||
| ADP Weekly Employment Change | USD | |
| Richmond Manufacturing Index | 5 | USD |
| FOMC Member Williams Speaks | USD | |
| FOMC Member Jefferson Speaks | USD | |
| FOMC Member Barkin Speaks | USD | |