US futures slip and world shares are mixed as Japan keeps its key interest rate unchanged

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 4 min read 100% complete by By ELAINE KURTENBACHJanuary 23, 2026 at 11:53 AM

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US futures slipped and world shares were mixed on Friday. European shares were mixed following gains in Asian markets. Japan's Nikkei 225 rose after the Bank of Japan (BOJ) maintained its key interest rate at 0.75%, a decision that was widely anticipated. The BOJ also slightly increased its projections for future inflation and economic growth following its policy meeting. The Japanese yen strengthened against the U.S. dollar after the announcement. Germany's DAX was little changed, while the CAC 40 in Paris declined slightly, and Britain's FTSE 100 saw a small increase.

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Paris 30% FTSE 100 30% Britain 30% CAC 40 30% Germany 40% DAX 40% New York Stock Exchange ×250% United States ×260% Nikkei 225 70% Tokyo ×270% Bank of Japan ×280% Japan ×490%

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