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Bank of Japan raises key interest rate for second time in 17 years

Its decision, announced after a two-day policy meeting, caused the yen to surge briefly before weakening to levels above 153 per dollar.

Bank of Japan hints at near-term rate hike, pushing yields higher

Ueda said the central bank could "respond with monetary policy" if currency moves significantly drive inflation and wages, suggesting sharp yen falls could affect the timing of the next rate hike

Bank of Japan scraps negative interest rate

In its first increase in 17 years, the Bank of Japan said it was lifting its short-term policy rate from -0.1 percent to between zero and 0.1 percent.

July 31, 2024
July 31, 2024

Bank of Japan raises key interest rate for second time in 17 years

Its decision, announced after a two-day policy meeting, caused the yen to surge briefly before weakening to levels above 153 per dollar.

April 7, 2024
April 7, 2024

Bank of Japan hints at near-term rate hike, pushing yields higher

Ueda said the central bank could "respond with monetary policy" if currency moves significantly drive inflation and wages, suggesting sharp yen falls could affect the timing of the next rate hike

March 19, 2024
March 19, 2024

Bank of Japan scraps negative interest rate

In its first increase in 17 years, the Bank of Japan said it was lifting its short-term policy rate from -0.1 percent to between zero and 0.1 percent.

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