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The Bank of Japan raised its key interest rate by 25 basis points to 1%, the highest level since 1995.

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Bank of Japan
What
The Bank of Japan raised its key interest rate by 25 basis points to 1%, the highest level since 1995.
When
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 04:30:41 GMT · 1h 45m ago
Where
Japan ·
Why
The Bank of Japan raised interest rates in its fight against inflation.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

This interest rate hike by the Bank of Japan, which also included a pause on bond tapering, saw Bitcoin reverse early losses and the Japanese yen weaken, signaling a notable shift in Japan's monetary policy with potential global financial market implications.

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  1. Economics33m ago
    The Bank of Japan (BOJ) on Tuesday raised its key policy interest rate to 1%, marking the highest level in more than 30 years.
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    The Bank of Japan raised its benchmark interest rate to 1% on Tuesday, citing challenges stemming from a weak Japanese yen and higher prices.
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    The Bank of Japan raised its key interest rate by 25 basis points to 1%, the highest level since 1995, prompting Bitcoin to reverse early losses.
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    The Bank of Japan raised its key interest rate by 25 basis points to 1%, the highest level since 1995.
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    The Bank of Japan raised its policy rate by 25 basis points to 1%, the highest level since 1995, while Bitcoin reversed early losses.
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    The Bank of Japan raised its short-term policy rate to 1.0% from 0.75% by a 7-1 vote.
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