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Bank of Japan raises rates to 1.25%, highest since 1995

The yen fell after the 0.25-percentage-point rate increase, the Financial Times reports.

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One in nine French service stations reportedly out of petrol or diesel

The Connexion says Macron is holding talks with 2027 candidates as fuel shortages worsen.

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Bank of Japan reportedly raises benchmark rate to 1.25%, a 31-year high

Two posts shared on September 19, 2026, say the rate rose from 1% to 1.25%. One says the decision may raise borrowing costs for households and businesses.

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Bank of Japan reportedly raises interest rate to 1.25%, a 31-year high

The increase took place on Friday, September 18, according to a post shared the following day.

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Bank of Japan reportedly raises rates to 1.25%, highest since 1995

Commentary dated September 18, 2026, says the yen weakened more than 1% despite the hike, attributing the drop to disappointing signals about future increases.

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Bank of Japan raises interest rate to 1.25%, highest since 1995

Sino Market reports a 7–2 vote and says the central bank flagged AI-driven demand, Middle East tensions and currency moves as inflation risks.

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Yen falls after Bank of Japan lifts rates to a reported 31-year high

Bloomberg reports the yen weakened after an expected 25-basis-point rate hike. Two dissents cast doubt on the outlook for further tightening, the outlet says.

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Bank of Japan

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Bank of Japan raises rates to 1.25%, highest since 1995

One in nine French service stations reportedly out of petrol or diesel

Bank of Japan reportedly raises benchmark rate to 1.25%, a 31-year high

Bank of Japan reportedly raises interest rate to 1.25%, a 31-year high

Bank of Japan reportedly raises rates to 1.25%, highest since 1995

Bank of Japan raises interest rate to 1.25%, highest since 1995

Yen falls after Bank of Japan lifts rates to a reported 31-year high

Bank of Japan

Recent stories

Bank of Japan raises rates to 1.25%, highest since 1995

One in nine French service stations reportedly out of petrol or diesel

Bank of Japan reportedly raises benchmark rate to 1.25%, a 31-year high

Bank of Japan reportedly raises interest rate to 1.25%, a 31-year high

Bank of Japan reportedly raises rates to 1.25%, highest since 1995

Bank of Japan raises interest rate to 1.25%, highest since 1995

Yen falls after Bank of Japan lifts rates to a reported 31-year high