[9/18 Rate Hike Decided] Policy Interest Rate to 1.25%! Why Did the Yen Weaken Despite the Hike? A Thorough Explanation of the Impact on Household Budgets and Investments for Moms
“I saw in the news that the Bank of Japan raised interest rates again, but how will it affect my life?”
“What does it mean that the yen is weakening even though they raised rates?”
On September 18, 2026, the Bank of Japan decided to raise its policy interest rate from 1.0% to 1.25%.
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? First, why is the ‘5% US interest rate’ important?In the US market on September 23, the 10-year US Treasury yield temporarily rose to 5.038%. The 2-year note was at 4.860%, and the 30-year bond was at 5.346%. The background to this is that the US PMI for September significantly exceeded expectations, heightening concerns about the strength of the US economy and the prolongation of inflation.
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Read MoreGCash brings investing closer to more Filipinos with digital platform GStocks PH
Digital Platforms Driving InclusionThe scale-up of online investing reflects a shift toward digital platforms that reduce hurdles to market participation. With a streamlined onboarding process that allows Filipinos to invest directly through the GCash app, GStocks PH draws more retail investors to the local capital markets while promoting digital financial inclusion. “By improving digital access to investing,
Read MoreMETA Stock Is Set For Its Best Month In Over 13 Years — It’s Inches Away From $2 Trillion Market Cap
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Meta stock jumped 36% so far in September, bringing the tech giant within 1% of a $2 trillion market capitalization.
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Wall Street sentiment rebounded following an $18 billion legal settlement and new commercial partnerships with Expedia and Maplebear Inc.
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Concerns linger over massive AI infrastructure costs,
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Over the past year, the stock has soared nearly 3x as revenue growth has consistently blown past expectations.
But revenue growth alone doesn’t pay the bills and while analysts loves a good growth story,
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Is This Beaten-Down AI Powerhouse a Once-in-a-Decade Buying Opportunity?
Buying the dip can feel like a savvy move, but there’s a fine line between a bargain and a “falling knife.” The trick is knowing which is which.
When a company leads its industry, is riding powerful megatrends, and trades at a rare discount, buying the dip might not just be smart, it might be a steal.
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