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It followed rate hikes from the Federal Reserve on Wednesday and the European Central Bank last week, as countries grapple with rising energy prices from the war in the Middle East.
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The Bank of Japan's rate hike followed recent rate hikes by the U.S. Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank.
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{
    "organizations": [
        "Bank of Japan",
        "Federal Reserve",
        "European Central Bank"
    ]
}
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International Relations Economics Finance
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September 18, 2026 at 7:12 PM (3 weeks ago)
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September 18, 2026 at 7:12 PM (3 weeks ago)

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Japan Raises Interest Rates in a Decision Muddied by U.S. Pressure
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/17/business/japan-interest-rates.html

The Bank of Japan raised interest rates to 1.25 percent, the highest in 31 years, a move widely expected but complicated by public pressure from U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. This decision comes as Japan grapples with rising inflation and a weakening yen.

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