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Bank of Japan hikes rates to 31-year high to battle inflation

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Pressure has increased on officials to further tighten monetary policy as a spike in oil prices caused by the West Asia crisis…

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  • Reported by The Hindu and published Fri, 18 Sep 2026 06:22:15 UTC.

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  1. Bank of Japan raises rates to 31-year high of 1.25% as inflation rises

  2. Bank of Japan raises interest rates to 31-year high, flags concerns over inflation

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  5. Bank of Japan hikes rates to 31-year high to battle inflation

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