Bank of Japan Raises Rates by 25 Basis Points to 1.25%

Bank of Japan Raises Rates by 25 Basis Points to 1.25%

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2026-09-18 02:54:55
The Bank of Japan raised its target interest rate by 25 basis points on Sept. 18, lifting it from 1.00% to 1.25%. The move matched market expectations and pushed the policy rate to its highest level in 31 years. The central bank said the rate decision passed by a 7-2 vote. It also stated that it will continue raising rates in line with developments in the economy, prices, and financial conditions. The decision adds another step in Japan’s rate normalization path, with the BOJ explicitly tying future moves to incoming economic and inflation data as well as broader financial conditions. According to BlockBeats, the latest increase was delivered as expected by the market, leaving the focus on the bank’s guidance for further tightening.

According to BlockBeats, the Bank of Japan raised its target interest rate by 25 basis points on Sept. 18, taking it from 1.00% to 1.25%.

The move was in line with market expectations and brought the policy rate to its highest level in 31 years.

The rate decision was approved by a 7-2 vote. The Bank of Japan said it will continue to raise rates based on developments in the economy, prices, and financial conditions.

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