BBC
Japan raises interest rate to new 31-year high to curb rising prices
Friday, September 18, 2026
Japan's central bank raised its benchmark interest rate to the highest level since 1995. The move was made to address rising inflation in the economy. Central banks globally have implemented similar rate increases in response to elevated energy prices.
Original reporting: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cqn74jeek06no?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
