Japan's central bank raises rates to the highest level since 1995, tightening monetary policy amid inflation pressuresExecutive summary: The Bank of Japan raised its policy interest rate to the highest level since 1995, ending years of ultra‑low rates. The hike signals a shift toward tighter monetary policy to combat persistent inflation and could affect global credit markets. Bank of Japan officials, Japanese government, investors and global financial markets. Additional incremental rate hikes may follow if inflation stays high, potentially influencing exchange rates and borrowing costs.The Bank of Japan announced a rate increase, marking the steepest jump since 1995 and ending a prolonged period of near‑zero financing costs. The decision comes as inflation persists and global central banks reassess policy. Markets are watching closely for further moves and their impact on the yen and credit conditions.Connected developmentsJapan's central bank raises rate to highest since 1995Japanese taxi app Go surges 21% on market debutNikkei and Topix react to Japan's rate decisionJapan: Taxi-App Go legt nach Börsengang um 21 Prozent zuNahost-Konflikt: Einigung in Nahost treibt Börsen in Japan und Südkorea anBericht: Japan prüft Abbau Seltener Erden in GrönlandOpen the full case file on Beyond →
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