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Article WSJ Economy

The Bank of Japan lifted its benchmark interest rate to its highest level in 30 years and signaled more increases are on the way, a policy shift with the potential for big ripples far beyond Japan’s shores

WSJ Economy September 18, 2026 · 4:07 am Read Original
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The Bank of Japan lifted its benchmark interest rate to its highest level in 30 years and signaled more increases are on the way, a policy shift with the potential for big ripples far beyond Japan’s shores

Japan’s central bank lifted its benchmark interest rate to 1.25%, its highest level since 1995.

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Source WSJ Economy
Published Sep 18, 2026 · 4:07 am
Article ID 341iwsi
Original URL Open source
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