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

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CNBC World

What happened

The decision was split 7-2, with board members Toichiro Asada and Ayano Sato dissenting from the hike.

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  • The decision was split 7-2, with board members Toichiro Asada and Ayano Sato dissenting from the hike.
  • Reported by CNBC World and published Fri, 18 Sep 2026 03:31:45 UTC.

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