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BOJ lifts policy rate to 31-yr high of 1.0%

Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Shinichi Uchida speaks at a press conference at the BOJ headquarters in Tokyo on June 16, 2026, following a two-day monetary policy meeting. The central bank, in the absence of Governor Kazuo Ueda who has been hospitalized for medical treatment, decided to lift its key policy rate to a 31-year high of 1.0 percent.

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BOJ lifts policy rate to 31-yr high of 1.0%

Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Shinichi Uchida speaks at a press conference at the BOJ headquarters in Tokyo on June 16, 2026, following a two-day monetary policy meeting. The central bank, in the absence of Governor Kazuo Ueda who has been hospitalized for medical treatment, decided to lift its key policy rate to a 31-year high of 1.0 percent.

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BOJ headquarters

The Bank of Japan headquarters is pictured in Tokyo on June 16, 2026. The central bank decided to lift its key policy rate to a 31-year high of 1.0 percent at a two-day policy meeting that ended that day.

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BOJ headquarters

The Bank of Japan headquarters is pictured in Tokyo on June 16, 2026. The central bank decided to lift its key policy rate to a 31-year high of 1.0 percent at a two-day policy meeting that ended that day.

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Nissan unveils fully remodeled Kicks SUV

Nissan Motor Co. unveils the fully remodeled Kicks compact sport utility vehicle to the media in Tokyo on June 17, 2026, a day before it goes on sale.

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Nissan unveils fully remodeled Kicks SUV

Nissan Motor Co. unveils the fully remodeled Kicks compact sport utility vehicle to the media in Tokyo on June 17, 2026, a day before it goes on sale.

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Nissan unveils fully remodeled Kicks SUV

Nissan Motor Co. unveils the fully remodeled Kicks compact sport utility vehicle to the media in Tokyo on June 17, 2026, a day before it goes on sale.

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Nissan unveils fully remodeled Kicks SUV

Nissan Motor Co. unveils the fully remodeled Kicks compact sport utility vehicle to the media in Tokyo on June 17, 2026, a day before it goes on sale.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Croatia captain and midfielder Luka Modric (L) trains in Dallas, Texas, on June 16, 2026, the day before his country's World Cup Group L football match against England.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Croatia captain and midfielder Luka Modric trains in Dallas, Texas, on June 16, 2026, the day before his country's World Cup Group L football match against England.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Croatia captain and midfielder Luka Modric trains in Dallas, Texas, on June 16, 2026, the day before his country's World Cup Group L football match against England.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

England head coach Thomas Tuchel (L) and captain Harry Kane attend a press conference at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 16, 2026, a day ahead of a World Cup Group L football match against Croatia.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

England head coach Thomas Tuchel attends a press conference at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 16, 2026, a day ahead of a World Cup Group L football match against Croatia.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

England captain Harry Kane attends a press conference at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 16, 2026, a day ahead of a World Cup Group L football match against Croatia.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

England head coach Thomas Tuchel attends a press conference at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 16, 2026, a day ahead of a World Cup Group L football match against Croatia.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic (R) and captain Luka Modric attend a press conference at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 16, 2026, a day ahead of a World Cup Group L football match against England.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic (R) and captain Luka Modric attend a press conference at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 16, 2026, a day ahead of a World Cup Group L football match against England.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic (R) and captain Luka Modric attend a press conference at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 16, 2026, a day ahead of a World Cup Group L football match against England.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Croatia's Luka Modric attends a press conference at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 16, 2026, a day ahead of a World Cup Group L football match against England.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic attends a press conference at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 16, 2026, a day ahead of a World Cup Group L football match against England.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Croatia's Luka Modric attends a press conference at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 16, 2026, a day ahead of a World Cup Group L football match against England.

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G7 summit in France

A working session is held on the second day of a three-day Group of Seven summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, on June 16, 2026.

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G7 summit in France

(From L) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, U.S. President Donald Trump, French President Emmanuel Macron and Kenyan President William Ruto attend a working session on the second day of a three-day Group of Seven summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, on June 16, 2026.

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G7 summit in France

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a working session on the second day of a three-day Group of Seven summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, on June 16, 2026.

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G7 summit in France

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi attends a working session on the second day of a three-day Group of Seven summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, on June 16, 2026.

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G7 summit in France

A working session is held on the second day of a three-day Group of Seven summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, on June 16, 2026.

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BOJ lifts policy rate to 31-year high of 1.0%

Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Shinichi Uchida speaks at a press conference at the BOJ headquarters in Tokyo on June 16, 2026, following a two-day policy-setting monetary meeting. The central bank, in the absence of Governor Kazuo Ueda who has been hospitalized for treatment of a hepatic cyst infection, decided to lift its key policy rate to a 31-year high of 1.0 percent.

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BOJ lifts policy rate to 31-year high of 1.0%

Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Shinichi Uchida speaks at a press conference at the BOJ headquarters in Tokyo on June 16, 2026, following a two-day policy-setting monetary meeting. The central bank, in the absence of Governor Kazuo Ueda who has been hospitalized for treatment of a hepatic cyst infection, decided to lift its key policy rate to a 31-year high of 1.0 percent.

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BOJ lifts policy rate to 31-year high of 1.0%

Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Shinichi Uchida speaks at a press conference at the BOJ headquarters in Tokyo on June 16, 2026, following a two-day policy-setting monetary meeting. The central bank, in the absence of Governor Kazuo Ueda who has been hospitalized for treatment of a hepatic cyst infection, decided to lift its key policy rate to a 31-year high of 1.0 percent.

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G7 summit in France

(clockwise from front R) Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, European Council President Antonio Costa, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, U.S. President Donald Trump, French President Emmanuel Macron, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni pose before a working dinner on the first day of a three-day Group of Seven summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, on June 15, 2026.

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BOJ policy-setting meeting

Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Shinichi Uchida arrives at the central bank's headquarters in Tokyo on June 16, 2026, for the second day of a two-day monetary policy meeting. (Pool photo)

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BOJ policy-setting meeting

Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Shinichi Uchida arrives at the central bank's headquarters in Tokyo on June 16, 2026, for the second day of a two-day monetary policy meeting. (Pool photo)

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BOJ lifts policy rate to 31-yr high of 1.0%

Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Shinichi Uchida speaks at a press conference at the BOJ headquarters in Tokyo on June 16, 2026, following a two-day monetary policy meeting. The central bank, in the absence of Governor Kazuo Ueda who has been hospitalized for treatment of a hepatic cyst infection, decided to lift its key policy rate to a 31-year high of 1.0 percent.

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BOJ lifts policy rate to 31-yr high of 1.0%

Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Shinichi Uchida speaks at a press conference at the BOJ headquarters in Tokyo on June 16, 2026, following a two-day monetary policy meeting. The central bank, in the absence of Governor Kazuo Ueda who has been hospitalized for treatment of a hepatic cyst infection, decided to lift its key policy rate to a 31-year high of 1.0 percent.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan squad members train at their base camp in the Nashville suburbs, Tennessee, on June 15, 2026, a day after a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in their football World Cup Group F opener near Dallas, Texas. Japan will face Tunisia near Monterrey, Mexico, on June 20.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan squad members train at their base camp in the Nashville suburbs, Tennessee, on June 15, 2026, a day after a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in their football World Cup Group F opener near Dallas, Texas. Japan will face Tunisia near Monterrey, Mexico, on June 20.

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G7 summit in France

Photo taken June 15, 2026, shows a resort hotel that is hosting a three-day Group of Seven summit starting the same day in Evian-les-Bains, France.

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