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Article New York Times Business

Japan Raises Interest Rates to 31-Year High Under U.S. Pressure

New York Times Business September 18, 2026 · 3:15 am Read Original
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Japan Raises Interest Rates to 31-Year High Under U.S. Pressure

The Bank of Japan’s widely expected move followed an unusual campaign by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent for tighter monetary policy.

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Source New York Times Business
Published Sep 18, 2026 · 3:15 am
Article ID a4wp1cv
Original URL Open source
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