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Bank of Japan Raises Benchmark Interest Rate to 1%

Bloomberg Markets · Jun 16, 2026, 5:33 AM · Also reported by 2 other sources

Japan's central bank increased its benchmark interest rate to the highest since 1995 and signaled that further policy normalization lies ahead. Bloomberg's Shery Ahn reports from Tokyo. (Source: Bloomberg)

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