The Bank of Japan’s widely expected move followed an unusual campaign by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent for tighter monetary policy.
Source: [New York Times](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/17/business/japan-interest-rates.html)
Central banks around the world have hiked rates as high energy prices are pushing up inflation.
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