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2026-09-18 · Nikkei

BOJ raises rates to 1.25% in split vote with 2 members opposing hike - Nikkei Asia

Japan central bank accelerates monetary tightening as market pressure mounts Following a two-day board meeting, the BOJ decided to bump up its uncollateralized overnight call rate. (Photo by Akira Kodaka) TOKYO -- The Bank of Japan on Friday said it will hike its benchmark interest rate to a multi-decade high of 1.25% in a split vote amid investor expectations that the bank would act to keep inflation in check.

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