Bank of Japan Raises Policy Rate to About 1.25% From 1.0%
The Bank of Japan decided at its monetary policy meeting to raise interest rates, lifting its policy rate from around 1.0% to around 1.25%. The decision was announced on September 18, 2026, local time. The move marks a further step in the central bank's tightening cycle, with the policy rate now standing at approximately 1.25%.
The Bank of Japan decided at its monetary policy meeting to raise interest rates, lifting its policy rate from around 1.0% to around 1.25%.
The decision was announced on September 18, 2026, local time.
Why this event matters
The event has a measured impact on 4 industrys. The strongest current signal is negative for Securities Firms, with intensity 45/100 and 55% confidence over a short term horizon.
Securities Firms
- Direction
- negative
- Intensity
- 45
- Confidence
- 55%
- Horizon
- Short term
Semiconductor Value Chain
- Direction
- negative
- Intensity
- 40
- Confidence
- 50%
- Horizon
- Short term
Artificial Intelligence
- Direction
- negative
- Intensity
- 40
- Confidence
- 50%
- Horizon
- Short term
Precious Metals Mining
- Direction
- mixed
- Intensity
- 35
- Confidence
- 45%
- Horizon
- Short term
Impact figures are analytical estimates that combine direction, intensity, confidence and event importance. They are not investment advice.