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Japan's Nikkei 225 futures unmoved by BOJ decision to stand pat

Sep 20, 2024 6:10 AM

TOKYO, Sept 20 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average

futures were largely unmoved by the Bank of Japan's

widely expected decision to leave policy settings steady on

Friday.

Nikkei futures remained 2.1% higher as of 0255 GMT, shortly

after the BOJ announcement. The cash market was closed for the

midday recess, and reopens at 0330 GMT.

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