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EPISODE · Jun 16, 2026 · 4 MIN

Japan's central bank hikes policy rate to 31-year high

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The Bank of Japan has decided to raise its benchmark interest rate by a quarter of a point to 1 percent, the highest in 31 years. The decision marked the first rate hike since December 2025.

The Bank of Japan has decided to raise its benchmark interest rate by a quarter of a point to 1 percent, the highest in 31 years. The decision marked the first rate hike since December 2025.

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The Bank of Japan has decided to raise its benchmark interest rate by a quarter of a point to 1 percent, the highest in 31 years. The decision marked the first rate hike since December 2025.

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