# Japan's central bank hikes policy rate to 31-year high

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Podcast: [Headline News](https://stenobird.com/podcast/headline-news-207830)
Published: 2026-06-16T08:52:00+00:00
Episode link: 1_2720669
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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.

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