EUR/JPY Spot Rate Closes Above 179.00 JPY per EUR on September 19, 2026 (confirmed by Bloomberg or Investing.com by September 19, 2026)
Hit
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Published on 18. September 2026
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Predicted for 19. September 2026
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Based on: Ongoing Event
The Bank of Japan raised its policy rate by 25bp to 1.25% today as expected – highest since 1995 (Bloomberg, Sept 18, 2026). Paradoxically, the yen weakened: USD/JPY rose to ~157.33 (FXLeaders/Bloomberg) as a gradual BoJ approach and two dissenting board members disappointed markets. EUR/USD simultaneously sits at 1.1461 (TradingEconomics), putting EUR/JPY at ~180.2. For EUR/JPY to close below 179.00 on September 19 would require a drop of more than 0.7% – unlikely while the yen carry trade remains favored and the Fed stays hawkish (funds rate 3.75–4.00% since Sept 16).
Data basis for this prediction
- Bloomberg: USD/JPY 157,33 JPY – FXLeaders/Bloomberg (18.9.2026)
- EUR/USD 1,1461 – TradingEconomics (18.9.2026)
- BoJ +25 bp auf 1,25 % (7-2-Votum) – CNBC/Bloomberg (18.9.2026)
- Fed Leitzins 3,75–4,00 % (einstimmig) – CNBC (16.9.2026)
Note: This is an AI-generated statistical forecast for entertainment and information purposes. It does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument.
Verdict: Hit
[Vorzeitig entschieden] EUR/JPY lag am 18./19. September 2026 bei ca. 179,78 (USD/JPY 156,86 × EUR/USD 1,1461) – über der Schwelle von 179,00. BoJ-Zinserhöhung auf 1,25% am 18. September führte trotz Erwartung zu Yen-Schwäche. Quelle: Investing.com, FXStreet.
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