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Japan may see more yen intervention, faster BOJ rate hikes, ex-top FX diplomat says - Reuters
Japan may see more yen intervention, faster BOJ rate hikes, ex-top FX diplomat says Reuters
August 14, 2026Japan raises interest rate to highest since 1995
The Bank of Japan has been raising rates from near-zero since 2024.
June 16, 2026Japan's wholesale inflation cools, but oil shock from Iran war threatens rebound - Reuters
Japan's wholesale inflation cools, but oil shock from Iran war threatens rebound Reuters
March 11, 2026Japan's Takaichi ditches austerity, reassures markets with fiscal pledge - Reuters
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Japan raises interest rate to highest for 31 years
Japan's central bank has increased its main interest rate to a new 31-year high after a surge in global energy prices. On Tuesday, the Bank of Japan (BOJ) raised its so-called policy rate to 1% from
Japan’s Takaichi vows to break with ‘fiscal austerity’ to spark economic revival
Sign up now: Get insights on Asia's fast-moving developments Japan Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi delivering her policy speech in Tokyo on Feb 20. PHOTO: REUTERS Published Feb 20, 2026, 02:22 PM Up