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Japan’s yen falls and Nikkei rises after rate hike

The yen weakened past 157 per dollar as Japan’s 10-year government bond yield slipped, even as the Nikkei 225 gained 1.5%.

Reported · Written up by our desk · Asia

Japan’s financial markets moved in an unusual direction after the Bank of Japan raised its policy rate, CNBC Economy reports.

While the yen slid past 157 per dollar and the 10-year Japanese Government Bond yield fell, Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 rose 1.5%.

Latest closeNikkei 225 65,018.95 ▲1.4%

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

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