https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/japan-raises-interest-rates-to-31-year-high-under-u-s-pressureContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/japan-raises-interest-rates-to-31-year-high-under-u-s-pressurehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/japan-raises-interest-rates-to-31-year-high-under-u-s-pressure#u77283Sun, 20 Sep 2026 09:30:25 +0000The Bank of Japan lifted its benchmark interest rate to 1.25 percent, marking the highest level since 1995 and a 31-year peak, while accelerating its monetary tightening pace to tackle rising consumer prices. Despite the rate hike occurring under U.S. pressure, the Japanese yen unexpectedly weakened and dropped against the U.S. dollar to a two-week low because the move reportedly underwhelmed market expectations. Analysts noted the shift makes the United States less alluring for Tokyo investors. Meanwhile, domestic household burdens are projected to rise, with estimates indicating increased an