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

BY Reuters | ECONOMIC | 09/19/24 10:59 PM EDT

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. (Reporting by Kevin Buckland; Editing by Christian Schmollinger)

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