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Japan Raises Rates to Highest Level Since 1995 as BOJ Moves Toward Normalization
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First reported by Calcalist · Jun 16, 2026
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What happened
The Bank of Japan raised its policy rate to 1%, the highest since 1995, and said it will keep bond purchases at about 2 trillion yen a month from April 2027. The move came at a meeting held without Governor Kazuo Ueda, and analysts expect more gradual hikes as inflationary pressures persist.
- 01BOJ raised rates from 0.75% to 1%, the highest since 1995.
- 02Monthly bond purchases will stay near 2 trillion yen from April 2027.
- 03The board met without Governor Kazuo Ueda, who was hospitalized.
- 04One member dissented, warning slower growth is a bigger risk than inflation.
- 05Analysts expect core inflation to rise above the 2% target later this year.
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