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The Bank of Japan raised its benchmark interest rate to a three-decade high of 1%.
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Bank of Japan
What
The Bank of Japan raised its benchmark interest rate to a three-decade high of 1%.
When
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 04:56:16 GMT · 6h 17m ago
Where
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Why
Higher inflation was a factor driving the Bank of Japan to raise its benchmark interest rate to try to curb inflation.
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This action represents a gradual adjustment of policies after years of near-zero or negative rates.
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