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Japan’s Central Bank Picks Up Pace of Tightening With Rate Hike

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Japan’s Central Bank Picks Up Pace of Tightening With Rate Hike

The Bank of Japan delivered the fastest rate increase of its current cycle to counter persistent inflation and ease the impact of a weak yen.

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Source WSJ Economy
Published Sep 18, 2026 · 4:58 am
Article ID pzbxich
Original URL Open source
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Pessimistic -45.0
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