The Bank of Japan's latest interest rate hike marks a historic shift in global monetary policy, ending nearly three decades of ultra-low interest rates.

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Who

Bank of Japan (BOJ), investors

What

When

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:24:38 GMT · 2d 0h ago

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Why

Japan is normalizing its monetary policy as inflation and wages show signs of a structural shift, after decades of keeping borrowing costs near zero to fight deflation.

The Frontline Impact

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The end of Japan's 'free money' era could reshape global liquidity, impact the yen carry trade, influence US bond markets, and affect capital flows, particularly into emerging economies like India, by making capital more expensive.

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