Friday's Asian session is defined by two seismic shifts arriving simultaneously: the Bank of Japan's historic rate hike to 1.0% — its highes
The Bank of Japan’s decision to raise interest rates by 25 basis points to 1.00% has reshaped market sentiment across Asia, driving volatility in currencies, equities, commodities, and cryptocurrencies. The Japanese yen strengthened initially before USD/JPY surged toward 146.20 as traders assessed the policy outlook and widening global yield differentials. The Nikkei 225 remained resilient near record highs, supported by strong corporate earnings and continued foreign inflows. Gold traded around $4,336 as investors balanced inflation concerns against tighter monetary policy, while Bitcoin consolidated near $106,000 amid cautious risk appetite. Market participants now await further guidance from the BOJ and major central banks for clues on the next direction of global markets.
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