Japan's central bank raises benchmark interest rate to 1.25%, the highest in 31 years

Japan’s central bank on Friday raised the benchmark interest rate to 1.25% from 1.0%, a 31-year-high. The Bank of Japan has ...

Japan raises interest rate to new 31-year high to curb rising prices

Central banks around the world have hiked rates as high energy prices are pushing up inflation.

How will household finances be affected by the "highest interest rate level in 31 years"? A 3-minute explanation of the Bank of Japan's rate hike

On September 18, 2026, the Bank of Japan raised its policy interest rate from 1.00% to 1.25%. Seeing the news of "the highest ...

BOJ set to raise interest rates to 31-year high as inflation risks loom

By Leika Kihara TOKYO, Sept 16 (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan is set to raise interest rates to a 31-year high on Friday and ...

Japan Raises Interest Rates in a Decision Muddied by U.S. Pressure

The Bank of Japan’s widely expected move followed an unusual campaign by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent for higher rates.
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Japan’s interest rate hiked to 31-year high at 1.25% as inflation rises

Bank of Japan raises benchmark interest rate from 1 to 1.25 percent, pledging to help counter inflation risks.

Japan's Interest Rates Could Hit A Three-Decade High. Nearly 9 In 10 Economists Expect Another Hike.

Higher prices and stronger wages are adding to expectations that Japan's central bank will accelerate the pace of its monetary policy tightening.

Japan raises main interest rate to highest level since 1995

Japan's central bank raised its main interest rate further on Friday, citing among other factors the impact of the Iran war. The Bank of Japan (BoJ) increased the rate by 0.

Bank of Japan Raises Rates, Making U.S. Less Alluring for Tokyo Investors

The yen weakened as two members of the bank’s board suggested future rate rises might come more slowly than anticipated.

[Economic Analysis] Rising Interest Rates in Japan and the US and the Unstoppable Yen Depreciation

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Japan Raises Interest Rates To 31-Year High As War-Driven Energy Costs Fuel Inflation Concerns

Pedestrians walk past the Bank of Japan headquarters building in Tokyo on June 16, 2026. The Bank of Japan is widely expected to hike interest rates to a 31-year high on June 16 as it battles ...

Bank of Japan raises rate to 1.25%, highest in 31 years

Japan raised its policy rate to 1.25%, a 31-year high, as the central bank moved to contain inflation risks tied to oil prices and the weak yen.