Nomura says the Bank of Japan is expected to raise rates in September
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Nomura says the Bank of Japan is expected to raise rates in September
Direct answer
The repricing is supportive for the yen and pressure on Japanese duration, especially if markets start to anticipate a faster exit from ultra-loose policy.
- Original publisher
- Market Ontology
- Evidence through
- 2026-09-07
- Published
- 2026-10-20
- Revision
- 1 · 2026-10-20
Cite as: Market Ontology, “Nomura says the Bank of Japan is expected to raise rates in September”, revision 1, evidence through 2026-09-07. https://marketontology.com/market-events/2026-09-07/nomura-says-the-bank-of-japan-is-expected-to-raise-rates-in-september-8e8a32
How this development reaches the affected companies
| Asset | Exposure and channel | Direction | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| USD/JPY | higher expected BoJ rates narrow the policy gap versus the US | Down1-5d | Nomura's baseline forecast anticipates a September 2026 BoJ rate hike |
| JGB 10Y | expected tightening raises yields and lowers bond prices | Down1-5d | the forecast calls for three rate hikes starting in September 2026 |
| TOPIX BANKS | steeper rate expectations can improve bank net interest margins | Up1-5d | market pricing shifted toward a September hike |
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