Bank of Japan (BoJ) news

The Bank of Japan (BoJ) is the central bank of Japan. It conducts monetary policy to achieve price stability and financial system stability. The BoJ employs various tools, including quantitative easing and yield curve control, to influence economic activity and promote sustainable growth in Japan.

Nikkei 225: Bullish reversal above 45,000, no negative impact from BoJ’s ETF unwind

The Nikkei 225 extended its bullish run, hitting a record high of 45,956 on 18 Sep before a 3.2% pullback after the BoJ announced plans to unwind ¥79.5T in ETF holdings over decades. Despite this, Japanese equities remain supported by steady earnings upgrades, with the Citigroup Earnings Revision Index rising to 0.34. Technicals favor a bullish bias above 45,000, with resistances at 46,430/46,580 and 46,870.

23-09-2025 05:51 GMT by Kelvin Wong

GBPJPY rejects 200.00 mark as sellers defend the range

GBPJPY remains trapped in a year-long consolidation despite its reputation as one of FX’s most volatile pairs. After climbing from April lows near 184.50 to just above 201.00, sellers defended the 200.00 handle, halting momentum. We review multi-timeframe charts to assess whether this rejection signals a deeper pullback or a looming breakout.

22-09-2025 16:07 GMT by Elior Manier