https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/10-ways-to-explain-why-interest-rates-are-so-highContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/10-ways-to-explain-why-interest-rates-are-so-highhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/10-ways-to-explain-why-interest-rates-are-so-high#u79475Tue, 22 Sep 2026 02:16:44 +0000The Bank of Japan set its policy interest rate to 1.25% during its Monetary Policy Meeting on September 18. This move occurs as global markets grapple with high interest rates and persistent inflation. In the US, Morgan Stanley reports that rising oil prices are hindering progress on reducing inflation. Meanwhile, the cost of maintaining American power is increasing as the debt supporting it becomes more expensive. These shifts reflect a broader trend where higher interest rates are becoming the new normal for global economies.Why it mattersCentral banks use interest rate adjustments to contro