The Bank of Japan raised its policy rate by 25bp to 1.00% from 0.75%, the highest level in 31 years, in line with market expectations; it had held rates steady at the previous three meetings.

2026-06-16

The Bank of Japan raised its policy rate by 25bp to 1.00% from 0.75%, the highest level in 31 years, in line with market expectations; it had held rates steady at the previous three meetings.