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Bank of Japan Decides to Raise Policy Rate to 1.25%: When Will Costs Change for Yen-Transacting Companies?

Distinguishing between the Bank of Japan's decision on September 18 and its implementation on September 24, this article analyzes how rate changes transmit to yen purchase, sales, and borrowing contracts.

박소유 EditorPublished 2026년 9월 21일Updated 2026년 9월 21일
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Bank of Japan Decides to Raise Policy Rate to 1.25%: When Will Costs Change for Yen-Transacting Companies?

Distinguishing between the Bank of Japan's decision on September 18 and its implementation on September 24, this article analyzes how rate changes transmit to yen purchase, sales, and borrowing contracts.

On September 18, 2026, the Bank of Japan (BOJ) decided to raise its guide target for the short-term policy rate to around 1.25%. The new guidelines will take effect on September 24.…

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