Japan’s central bank on Friday raised the benchmark interest rate to 1.25% from 1.0%, a 31-year-high. The Bank of Japan has ...

Central banks around the world have hiked rates as high energy prices are pushing up inflation.

The Bank of Japan’s widely expected move followed an unusual campaign by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent for higher rates.

By Leika Kihara and Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO, Sept 18 (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan raised interest rates to a 31-year high on ...

Japan's central bank raised its main interest rate further on Friday, citing among other factors the impact of the Iran war. The Bank of Japan (BoJ) increased the rate by 0.

The yen weakened past 157 against the dollar, the yield on the 10-year Japanese Government Bond slipped, while the Nikkei 225 gained 1.5%.

Bank of Japan raises benchmark interest rate from 1 to 1.25 percent, pledging to help counter inflation risks.

The Bank of Japan raised its policy rate to 1.25%, the highest since April 1995, as Governor Ueda targets persistent ...

The yen weakened as two members of the bank’s board suggested future rate rises might come more slowly than anticipated.

By Leika Kihara TOKYO, Sept 18 (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan is set to raise interest rates to a 31-year high on Friday and pledge to deliver more to counter inflation risks, which may heighten if the ...

The decision was split 7-2, with board members Toichiro Asada and Ayano Sato dissenting from the hike.