Bank of Japan raises rates to 31-year high of 1.25% as inflation rises

Al Jazeera•Fri, Sep 18, 2026, 03:20 AM•2 min read

Bank of Japan raises benchmark interest rate from 1 to 1. 25 percent, pledging to help counter inflation risks.

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