Episode
Japan's central bank hikes policy rate to 31-year high
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- Headline News
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- Jun 16, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 285
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Summary
The Bank of Japan has decided to raise its benchmark interest rate by a quarter of a point to 1 percent, the highest in 31 years. The decision marked the first rate hike since December 2025.