Japan’s central bank has raised its benchmark interest rate to its highest level since 1995, citing persistent inflation driven in large part by elevated global energy...
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August 18, 2026
August 18, 2026
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Bank of Japan Raises Rates to 1% in Continued Fight Against Inflation
Japan’s central bank has lifted its benchmark interest rate to 1%, marking another step in the country’s gradual move away from decades of ultra-loose monetary policy...
Bank of Japan Rate Hike Seen as Near-Certain as Inflation Persists and Yen Weakens
Market analysts and investors have moved to near-consensus that the Bank of Japan will raise interest rates at its upcoming policy meeting, pointing to stubborn inflation...
Bank of Japan Rate Hikes May Fall Behind Inflation, Analysts Warn
Japan’s central bank is moving cautiously on interest rates, but some analysts say the pace may not be fast enough to keep up with rising prices...