Bank of Japan hikes rates to 31-year high to battle inflation
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The Bank of Japan (BoJ) raised interest rates to a more than 30-year high on Friday (September 18, 2026) and said it would lift them further as it looks to counter inflation fuelled by surging energy prices and a weak yen.
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What happened
The Bank of Japan (BoJ) raised interest rates to a more than 30-year high on Friday (September 18, 2026) and said it would lift them further as it looks to counter inflation fuelled by surging energy prices and a weak yen.
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