Japan raises interest rate to new 31-year high to curb rising prices
2 sources·Updated September 18, 2026
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- NYT Business·8h agoJapan Raises Interest Rates to 31-Year High Under U.S. Pressure
The Bank of Japan’s widely expected move followed an unusual campaign by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent for tighter monetary policy.
Read at NYT Business → - BBC Business·9h agoJapan 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.
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