#BOJRaisesRatesTo31YearHigh
đŻđ” BOJ â Latest Update | Sept 21, 2026
đ„ Big News: The Bank of Japan (BOJ) raised its interest rate from 1.00% â 1.25%, the highest level in 31 years.
đ Why? Japan is trying to control rising inflation as underlying inflation approaches 2%.
âïž Vote: The decision was 7â2, so two BOJ members opposed the hike.
đŽ Yen reaction: Surprisingly, the yen weakened after the hike. On Sept. 21 it was around „156.85 per $1, while markets also watched for possible Japanese intervention.
đ Next: BOJ Governor Kazuo Ueda said further hikes remain possible, including potentially consecutive increases, depending on inflation and the economy.
Easy takeaway:
BOJ raised rates â inflation is the main concern â yen still weakened â markets are watching for another hike and possible intervention.
đŻđ” BOJ â Latest Update | Sept 21, 2026
đ„ Big News: The Bank of Japan (BOJ) raised its interest rate from 1.00% â 1.25%, the highest level in 31 years.
đ Why? Japan is trying to control rising inflation as underlying inflation approaches 2%.
âïž Vote: The decision was 7â2, so two BOJ members opposed the hike.
đŽ Yen reaction: Surprisingly, the yen weakened after the hike. On Sept. 21 it was around „156.85 per $1, while markets also watched for possible Japanese intervention.
đ Next: BOJ Governor Kazuo Ueda said further hikes remain possible, including potentially consecutive increases, depending on inflation and the economy.
Easy takeaway:
BOJ raised rates â inflation is the main concern â yen still weakened â markets are watching for another hike and possible intervention.
