BOJ decision live: Japan's policy interest rate set to rise to 31-year high — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/boj-decision-live-japan-s-policy-interest-rate-set-to-rise-to-31-year-highContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Bank of Japan raises interest rates to 31-year highhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/boj-decision-live-japan-s-policy-interest-rate-set-to-rise-to-31-year-highhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/boj-decision-live-japan-s-policy-interest-rate-set-to-rise-to-31-year-high#u75647Sat, 19 Sep 2026 03:26:04 +0000The Bank of Japan increased its policy interest rate from 1% to 1.25% to combat the effects of rising prices. This move brings the rate to its highest level in 31 years. The decision follows a trend of monetary tightening by the European Central Bank and the US Federal Reserve. While Japan experienced a slight slowdown in inflation just before the decision, the bank proceeded with the hike to curb the impact of price increases.Why it mattersJapan is shifting away from long-term easy-money policies designed by previous architects of its monetary system. The bank faces simultaneous pressure from