Bank of Japan raises charges to 31-year excessive of 1.25%

TOKYO, 18th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Bank of Japan raised rates of interest to a 31-year excessive of 1.25 p.c on Friday, searching for to forestall the danger of inflation overshooting its 2 p.c goal.

At a two-day financial coverage assembly that ended on Friday, the BOJ’s board voted 7-2 to boost its coverage charge from 1 p.c to 1.25 p.c.