World & BusinessBank of Japan reportedly raises policy rate to 1.25%, highest since 1995
A market roundup says the bank increased its rate by 25 basis points on a split 7–2 vote.
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A market roundup shared on September 18, 2026 says the Bank of Japan raised its policy rate by 25 basis points to 1.25%, the highest level since 1995. It puts the vote at 7–2 and argues that the move makes yen funding, which has supported risk-taking for years, more expensive.
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Bank of Japan reportedly raises policy rate to 1.25%, highest since 1995
A market roundup says the bank increased its rate by 25 basis points on a split 7–2 vote.