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The two dissenters were both appointed by Ms. Takaichi.
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The two Bank of Japan board members who dissented on the rate hike were appointed by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
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News Article
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{
    "fact": "Appointed the two dissenting board members",
    "person": "Sanae Takaichi",
    "organization": "Bank of Japan"
}
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Politics Economics Japan
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Created
September 18, 2026 at 7:12 PM (3 weeks ago)
Last Updated
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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