Bank of Japan Raises Interest Rate to 1.25% as Inflation Risks Persist
Tokyo, September 18, 2026: The Bank of Japan has raised its benchmark interest rate to 1.25%, taking borrowing costs to...
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Japan’s Yen Comes Under Fresh Pressure as Bank of Japan Prepares for Key Rate Decision
Tokyo, September 17, 2026: Japan’s yen has weakened sharply against the U.S. dollar following the Federal Reserve’s latest interest-rate increase,...
Japan: Wholesale Inflation Keeps Pressure on Bank of Japan to Raise Rates
Japan’s wholesale inflation remained elevated in August, strengthening expectations that the Bank of Japan (BOJ) could raise interest rates at...
Japan Warns of Faster Rate Hikes as Inflation Pressures Intensify
TOKYO — Japan may need to accelerate interest-rate increases if inflationary pressures continue to build, a senior Bank of Japan...
Japan Rate Hike Bets Rise as PM Adviser Predicts Bank of Japan Move in September
Expectations of a Bank of Japan interest-rate increase this month have strengthened after an economic adviser to Prime Minister Sanae...
