https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/bank-of-japan-raises-rates-to-highest-since-1995Continuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/bank-of-japan-raises-rates-to-highest-since-1995https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/bank-of-japan-raises-rates-to-highest-since-1995#u75982Sat, 19 Sep 2026 08:50:56 +0000The Bank of Japan lifted its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point to 1.25%, marking a new 31-year high. Governor Ueda Kazu and the policy board approved the increase by a 7-2 majority vote. The central bank acted to curb rising prices, address persistent inflation driven by energy costs, and counter a weak yen. Despite the rate hike, the Nikkei Stock Average climbed on Friday, reflecting unusual market behavior following tightening moves by both the Bank of Japan and the US Federal Reserve.Why it mattersThis policy shift follows recent tightening monetary policy by major global instituti