Bank of Japan raises interest rates to 1.25% today. How will stock prices move? A beginner’s guide to sector-specific impacts [Breaking News: September 18, 2026]

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On September 18, 2026, the Bank of Japan raised its policy interest rate from 1.0% to 1.25% at today’s Monetary Policy Meeting. This is the highest level in 31 years, since 1995. In the market …