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Why Japan’s markets flipped the usual script after central bank rate hike

The yen weakened past 157 against the dollar, the yield on the 10-year Japanese Government Bond slipped, while the Nikkei 225 gained 1.5%. Use the dated…

The yen weakened past 157 against the dollar, the yield on the 10-year Japanese Government Bond slipped, while the Nikkei 225 gained 1.5%.

Gold impact rationale

Rising rate-hike or hawkish expectations increase gold's opportunity cost.

  • Source: CNBC Economy
  • 2026-09-21
  • rates

Topics: gold news, gold price impact, rates

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