Bank of Japan raises policy rate to 0.75 percent
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Bank of Japan
Tokyo, Japan
June 12, 2026
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The Bank of Japan raised its policy rate to approximately 0.75 percent from 0.5 percent. The decision reflects confidence in achieving wage growth and inflation targets.
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