Bank of Japan raises rates to 1% for first time since 1995

Japan Raises Rates to 31-Year High to Ward Off War Inflation

Going against Prime Minister Takaichi’s wishes, Japan’s central bank acted amid U.S. pressure, a tanking currency and inflation from energy disruptions.

Bank of Japan hikes rates to 1%, highest since 1995, as yen and inflation worries take hold

This is the BOJ's first hike since December, when it raised rates to its current level of 0.75%, also its highest level in over 30 years.

Bank of Japan raises its key interest rate to a three-decade high of 1%, citing inflation

The Bank of Japan has raised its benchmark interest rate to 1%, citing challenges stemming from a weak Japanese yen and higher prices.

Bank of Japan raises rates to 1% for first time since 1995

Central bank says it will stop reducing level of monthly bond purchases from next year

Bank of Japan Hike Shows Inflation Worries, Strategists Say

Bank of Japan’s decision to raise rates on Tuesday in a widely expected move reflected the central bank’s concerns about inflation, strategists say.

Bank of Japan hikes rate to 31-year high

Bank of Japan takes rates to 1%, the highest level since 1995

Inflation and the weak yen forced its hand and made it difficult to wait and see any longer.

Japan raises interest rate to highest since 1995

The Bank of Japan has been raising rates from near-zero since 2024.