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The Bank of Japan is expected to raise interest rates to the highest level in 31 years, leading to a weakening of the yen against the dollar and euro.

IN · 2026-09-18

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Key takeaway

Bank of Japan to raise rates to a 31-year high, but the yen weakens against the dollar and euro.

  1. Step 1 · The triggerThe Bank of Japan raises its policy rate to a 31-year high, but the yen weakens against the dollar and euro.
  2. Step 2 · Knock-onFX volatility rises as global investors reposition, increasing demand for currency hedging and trading.
  3. Step 3 · Reaches youIndian SMEs with FX exposure face higher hedging costs and unpredictable input prices, impacting working capital and margins.

The trigger is reported by the source below. The steps that follow are Branch²’s traced reasoning — how the shock could reach a business like yours, not a prediction.

Source: CNBC TV18 (Markets)

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