Nikkei 225 (N225) closes below 62,500 points on September 18, 2026, following the Bank of Japan rate decision (Tokyo closing price, confirmed by Nikkei.co.jp or Bloomberg by September 18, 2026)
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Published on 13. September 2026
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Predicted for 18. September 2026
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Based on: Ongoing Event
The Nikkei 225 closed at 64,011 on September 13, 2026 (−1.93% intraday), already under pressure from yen strength (USD/JPY: 153.55; −0.52% today). A separate open prediction on this platform anticipates a BOJ rate hike of 25bp to 1.25% on September 18. Historically, BOJ rate hikes cause yen appreciation and Nikkei losses via the export channel: in July 2024, the Nikkei fell around 6.7% on the BOJ decision day. A threshold of 62,500 implies a further 2.4% decline from today's level — consistent with a moderate market reaction. No Polymarket/Metaculus market available; calibrated via historical BOJ reaction patterns.
Data basis for this prediction
- Nikkei 225 Schlusskurs 13.09.2026: 64.011 Punkte (−1,93 %); Yahoo Finance / Nikkei.co.jp
- USD/JPY 13.09.2026: 153,55 (−0,52 %); EUR/JPY: 178,57 (FXMacroData, 13.09.2026)
- BOJ-Zinsentscheid 18.09.2026 erwartet: +25 bp auf 1,25 % (separate offene Plattform-Vorhersage)
- BOJ Juli 2024 Reaktionsmuster: Nikkei −6,7 % am Entscheidungstag (Bloomberg-Archiv)
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: Pending
This prediction is still open. It will be evaluated automatically against real-world sources after its due date.
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USD/JPY spot rate stands at approximately 153.52 on September 13, 2026 (intraday range: 153.24–154.62). A ~1.7% yen appreciation from current levels is needed to close below 151.00. The Bank of Japan is expected to raise its benchmark rate by 25bp to 1.25% on September 18 per open market expectations. The comparable January 2025 BOJ hike (25bp, largely priced in) saw USD/JPY fall ~1.5% within 24 hours; hawkish forward guidance could amplify the move. No direct Polymarket market for USD/JPY; calibrated from BOJ hike probability (~75%) and historical FX reactions; P ≈ 52%.
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