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Increase from 1% to 1. 25% follows US Federal Reserve and European Central Bank tightening monetary policyBusiness live – latest updatesJapan’s central bank has increased interest rates to a fresh 31-year high as it attempts to combat high global inflation linked to the war in Iran.
Published September 18, 2026 · Category: News
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Increase from 1% to 1.25% follows US Federal Reserve and European Central Bank tightening monetary policy
Japan’s central bank has increased interest rates to a fresh 31-year high as it attempts to combat high global inflation linked to the war in Iran.
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The Bank of Japan voted to raise its target interest rate from 1% to 1.25%, the highest level since 1995.
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Originally published at www.theguardian.com.
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Increase from 1% to 1.25% follows US Federal Reserve and European Central Bank tightening monetary policyBusiness live – latest updatesJapan’s central bank has increased interest rates to a fresh 31-year high as it attempts to combat high global inflation linked to the war in Iran.The Bank of Japan voted to raise its target interest rate from 1% to 1.25%, the highest level since 1995. Continue reading...
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