Bank of Japan raises interest rates to 31-year high, flags concerns over inflation

Bank of Japan raises interest rates to 31-year high, flags concerns over inflation — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/bank-of-japan-raises-interest-rates-to-31-year-high-flags-concerns-over-inflationContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Bank of Japan raises interest rates to 31-year high of 1.25%https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/bank-of-japan-raises-interest-rates-to-31-year-high-flags-concerns-over-inflationhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/bank-of-japan-raises-interest-rates-to-31-year-high-flags-concerns-over-inflation#u75838Sat, 19 Sep 2026 06:40:24 +0000The Bank of Japan increased its policy interest rate by 25 basis points to 1.25%, marking the highest level in 31 years. The central bank implemented the hike to curb rising prices and combat persistent inflation. This move represents the fastest pace of rate increases since 1990. While the hike was expected, the Japanese yen dropped against the US dollar following the announcement, though Bitcoin rose against the yen.Why it mattersJapan has long maintained low interest rates to stimulate its economy. This tightening cycle reflects a shift in policy as the bank addresses inflation and wage gro