Japan's central bank raises benchmark interest rate
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- The Bank of Japan has raised its interest rate to 1.25 per cent - the highest in decades - in a widely expected move as the Iran war puts pressure on inflation.S1
- Bank of Japan raises benchmark rate to 1.25%, highest level since 1995S2
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Japan's central bank raises benchmark interest rate
The Bank of Japan has raised its interest rate to 1.25 per cent - the highest in decades - in a widely expected move as the Iran war puts pressure on inflation.
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Published Sep 18, 2026
What to know
- The Bank of Japan has raised its interest rate to 1.25 per cent - the highest in decades - in a widely expected move as the Iran war puts pressure on inflation.S1
- Bank of Japan raises benchmark rate to 1.25%, highest level since 1995S2
Timeline · newest first
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