WorldPing
WorldPingBBC News
Japan raises interest rate to new 31-year high to curb rising prices
Central banks around the world have hiked rates as high energy prices are pushing up inflation.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by BBC News
Japan raises interest rates to 31-year high to curb impact of rising prices
WorldPingWhat happened
Increase from 1% to 1.
Key facts
- Reported by The Guardian and published Fri, 18 Sep 2026 07:14:13 UTC.
Why it matters
International stories like this one shape diplomacy, travel, energy supply and security decisions well beyond the country involved, which is why WorldPing tracks every update on it in one place.
What to watch next
- Official statements or denials from the governments named
- Whether other major newsrooms confirm the same details
- Any follow-up decision, vote or deadline tied to the event
Coverage timeline
When each newsroom published on this story, oldest first — all times UTC.
Bank of Japan raises interest rates to 31-year high, flags concerns over inflation
Japan's central bank raises benchmark interest rate to 1.25%
Bank of Japan hikes rates to 31-year high to battle inflation
Japan raises interest rates to 31-year high to curb impact of rising prices
Japan raises interest rate to new 31-year high to curb rising prices
Sources
The original report was published by The Guardian. WorldPing does not claim that reporting — this page summarises and contextualises it.
Read the full report at The GuardianRelated WorldPing coverage
WorldPingCNBC World
WorldPingCNBC World
Bank of Japan raises interest rates to 31-year high, flags concerns over inflation
The decision was split 7-2, with board members Toichiro Asada and Ayano Sato dissenting from the hike.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by CNBC World
WorldPingABC News
Japan's central bank raises benchmark interest rate to 1.25%
Japan's central bank raises benchmark interest rate to 1.25%…
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by ABC News
WorldPingThe Hindu
Bank of Japan hikes rates to 31-year high to battle inflation
Pressure has increased on officials to further tighten monetary policy as a spike in oil prices caused by the West Asia crisis…
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by The Hindu
WorldPingFrance 24
France’s Yellow Vests to return as fuel prices soar?
Eight years after fuel taxes helped spark the Yellow Vest movement, calls for a return to the streets are gathering momentum in France amid soaring energy prices.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by France 24
WorldPingFrance 24
How will rise of AI impact Africa?
The threat of catastrophic danger as artificial intelligence develops at high speed has sparked a global debate on how it should be regulated. And Africa is no exception.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by France 24