19 Sep 2025 | 5 Mins Read
Japan's Nikkei slips, yen rallies on BOJ rate hold
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Japan's Nikkei share average fell 0.5% after the Bank of Japan (BOJ) maintained interest rates steady but started selling exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and real-estate investment trusts (J-REITS) amassed over a decade. Two BOJ board members voted for a hike, making the decision more hawkish than expected. Yields jumped to 17-year peaks, with the yen firming 0.5% against the dollar.