Bank of Japan Raises Interest Rates To A Level Not Seen Since 1995

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) raised its short-term policy rate to 1%, the highest level since 1995, in response to inflation pressures from rising energy costs. The decision aims to normalize monetary policy and manage underlying price risks.

By Namrata Sen Thu, June 18, 2026 at 3:31 AM GMT+3 8 min read · Yahoo Finance ·

Bank of Japan Raises Interest Rates To A Level Not Seen Since 1995

Topics: inflation monetary_policy yen_carry_trade

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