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Japan Raises Rates to 31-Year High to Ward Off War Inflation
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Japan Raises Rates to 31-Year High to Ward Off War Inflation

NY Times · Jun 16, 2026, 4:41 AM · Also reported by 1 other source

Going against Prime Minister Takaichi’s wishes, Japan’s central bank acted amid U.S. pressure, a tanking currency and inflation from energy disruptions.

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