Nikkei 225 Edges Up Ahead of Bank of Japan Rate Decision

Tokyo's benchmark index, the Nikkei 225, opened higher on September 17 by 0.18%, marking a cautious start to trading ahead of the Bank of Japan's policy rate decision.

The Bank of Japan is widely expected to raise its policy rate for the first time in three decades, ending an era of ultra-loose monetary policy that has shaped Japanese asset prices for generations.

Investors with exposure to Japan are weighing whether tighter policy is already priced into their investments. If not, the modest gain at the open may be a calm before a sharper move.