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Bank of Japan hikes rates to 1%, highest since 1995, as yen and inflation worries take hold
This is the BOJ's first hike since December, when it raised rates to its current level of 0.75%, also its highest level in over 30 years.
What happened
According to CNBC’s source item, Bank of Japan hikes rates to 1%, highest since 1995, as yen and inflation worries take hold, This is the BOJ’s first hike since December, when it raised rates to its current level of 0.75%, also its highest level in over 30 years.
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- Bank of Japan hikes rates to 1%, highest since 1995, as yen and inflation worries take holdCNBC - 2026-06-16T05:36:44+00:00
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