Japan’s central bank raised interest rates, and markets did something unexpected: stocks climbed while the yen weakened. That is the opposite of the typical reaction to...
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October 31, 2026
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Japan’s Core Inflation Stays Near Bank of Japan Target, Keeping Rate Path in Focus
Japan’s core inflation has held close to the Bank of Japan’s 2% target, sustaining pressure on policymakers to consider further steps away from years of ultra-loose...
Bank of Japan raises rates to highest level in over three decades
Japan’s central bank has lifted its benchmark interest rate to its highest point since the early 1990s, signaling that policymakers are increasingly focused on keeping inflation...
Bank of Japan Raises Interest Rates as Inflation Accelerates
Japan’s central bank has raised its benchmark interest rate, citing inflation that officials described as surprisingly strong. The move marks a continued shift away from the...