BOJ raises key rate to 30-year-high of 0.75%

TOKYO, Japan, Dec. 19 Kyodo - Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda attends a press conference at the central bank's headquarters in Tokyo on Dec. 19, 2025, following the second day of a two-day policy-setting meeting at which the BOJ raised its key interest rate to a 30-year high of around 0.75 percent from 0.50 percent. (Kyodo)

BOJ raises key rate to 30-year-high of 0.75%

BOJ raises key rate to 30-year-high of 0.75%

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda attends a press conference at the central bank's headquarters in Tokyo on Dec. 19, 2025, following the second day of a two-day policy-setting meeting at which the BOJ raised its key interest rate to a 30-year high of around 0.75 percent from 0.50 percent.

BOJ raises key rate to 30-year-high of 0.75%

BOJ raises key rate to 30-year-high of 0.75%

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda attends a press conference at the central bank's headquarters in Tokyo on Dec. 19, 2025, following the second day of a two-day policy-setting meeting at which the BOJ raised its key interest rate to a 30-year high of around 0.75 percent from 0.50 percent.

Benchmark bond yield hits 26-year high

Benchmark bond yield hits 26-year high

A financial monitor in Tokyo shows the yield on the newly issued benchmark 10-year government bond rising to 2.015 percent, its highest in about 26 years and four months, on Dec. 19, 2025, following a Bank of Japan raise earlier in the day in its key interest rate to a 30-year high of around 0.75 percent.

Benchmark bond yield hits 26-year high

Benchmark bond yield hits 26-year high

A financial monitor in Tokyo shows the yield on the newly issued benchmark 10-year government bond rising to 2.015 percent, its highest in about 26 years and four months, on Dec. 19, 2025, following a Bank of Japan raise earlier in the day in its key interest rate to a 30-year high of around 0.75 percent.

Benchmark bond yield hits 26-year high

Benchmark bond yield hits 26-year high

A financial monitor in Tokyo shows the yield on the newly issued benchmark 10-year government bond rising to 2.015 percent, its highest in about 26 years and four months, on Dec. 19, 2025, following a Bank of Japan raise earlier in the day in its key interest rate to a 30-year high of around 0.75 percent.

Benchmark bond yield hits 26-year high

Benchmark bond yield hits 26-year high

A financial monitor in Tokyo shows the yield on the newly issued benchmark 10-year government bond rising to 2.015 percent, its highest in about 26 years and four months, on Dec. 19, 2025, following a Bank of Japan raise earlier in the day in its key interest rate to a 30-year high of around 0.75 percent.

Benchmark bond yield hits 26-year high

Benchmark bond yield hits 26-year high

A financial monitor in Tokyo shows the yield on the newly issued benchmark 10-year government bond rising to 2.015 percent, its highest in about 26 years and four months, on Dec. 19, 2025, following a Bank of Japan raise earlier in the day in its key interest rate to a 30-year high of around 0.75 percent.

BOJ raises key rate to 30-year-high of 0.75%

BOJ raises key rate to 30-year-high of 0.75%

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda attends a press conference at the central bank's headquarters in Tokyo on Dec. 19, 2025, following the second day of a two-day policy-setting meeting at which the BOJ raised its key interest rate to a 30-year high of around 0.75 percent from 0.50 percent.

BOJ raises key rate to 30-year-high of 0.75%

BOJ raises key rate to 30-year-high of 0.75%

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda attends a press conference at the central bank's headquarters in Tokyo on Dec. 19, 2025, following the second day of a two-day policy-setting meeting at which the BOJ raised its key interest rate to a 30-year high of around 0.75 percent from 0.50 percent.

BOJ raises key rate to 30-year-high of 0.75%

BOJ raises key rate to 30-year-high of 0.75%

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda attends a press conference at the central bank's headquarters in Tokyo on Dec. 19, 2025, following the second day of a two-day policy-setting meeting at which the BOJ raised its key interest rate to a 30-year high of around 0.75 percent from 0.50 percent.

BOJ raises key rate to 30-year-high of 0.75%

BOJ raises key rate to 30-year-high of 0.75%

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda attends a press conference at the central bank's headquarters in Tokyo on Dec. 19, 2025, following the second day of a two-day policy-setting meeting at which the BOJ raised its key interest rate to a 30-year high of around 0.75 percent from 0.50 percent.

Bank of Japan Raises Interest Rates

Bank of Japan Raises Interest Rates

YICHANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 19, 2025 - Japanese yen banknotes captured in Yichang City, Hubei Province, China on December 19, 2025.

Bank of Japan Raises Interest Rates

Bank of Japan Raises Interest Rates

YICHANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 19, 2025 - Japanese yen banknotes captured in Yichang City, Hubei Province, China on December 19, 2025.

Bank of Japan Raises Interest Rates

Bank of Japan Raises Interest Rates

YICHANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 19, 2025 - Japanese yen banknotes captured in Yichang City, Hubei Province, China on December 19, 2025.

Bank of Japan Raises Interest Rates

Bank of Japan Raises Interest Rates

YICHANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 19, 2025 - Japanese yen banknotes captured in Yichang City, Hubei Province, China on December 19, 2025.

Bank of Japan Raises Interest Rates

Bank of Japan Raises Interest Rates

YICHANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 19, 2025 - Japanese yen banknotes captured in Yichang City, Hubei Province, China on December 19, 2025.

Bank of Japan Raises Interest Rates

Bank of Japan Raises Interest Rates

YICHANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 19, 2025 - Japanese yen banknotes captured in Yichang City, Hubei Province, China on December 19, 2025.

Bank of Japan Raises Interest Rates

Bank of Japan Raises Interest Rates

YICHANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 19, 2025 - Japanese yen banknotes captured in Yichang City, Hubei Province, China on December 19, 2025.

Bank of Japan Raises Interest Rates

Bank of Japan Raises Interest Rates

YICHANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 19, 2025 - Japanese yen banknotes captured in Yichang City, Hubei Province, China on December 19, 2025.

PRESS MEETING RIKSBANK'S INTEREST RATE ANNOUNCEMENT

PRESS MEETING RIKSBANK'S INTEREST RATE ANNOUNCEMENT

Riksbank Governor Erik Thedéen during a press conference, in Stockholm, after the announcement that the Riksbank will leave the policy rate unchanged at 1.75 percent.Photo: Pontus Lundahl / TT / Code 10050

Fed cuts key rate by 0.25 point

Fed cuts key rate by 0.25 point

U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell holds a press conference in Washington on Dec. 10, 2025, following a two-day monetary policy meeting. The Fed decided to cut its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage point, its third straight rate reduction.

Baseball: GM meetings in Las Vegas

Baseball: GM meetings in Las Vegas

Seattle Mariners general manager Justin Hollander meets the press as Major League Baseball's general manager meetings get under way in Las Vegas on Nov. 12, 2025. Hollander expressed an interest in acquiring Yakult Swallows slugger Munetaka Murakami after the Japanese Central League team posted the 25-year-old to MLB.

Baseball: GM meetings in Las Vegas

Baseball: GM meetings in Las Vegas

San Diego Padres general manager A.J. Preller speaks to the press as Major League Baseball's general manager meetings get under way in Las Vegas on Nov. 11, 2025. Preller expressed interest in acquiring pitcher Tatsuya Imai of the Seibu Lions following the Japanese Pacific League team's announcement that it has begun the process of posting the 27-year-old right-hander to MLB.

RIKSBANKEN INTEREST RATE

RIKSBANKEN INTEREST RATE

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN 20251105Sweden´s Riksbank Governor Erik Thedéen comments on the bank's announcement on Wednesday that the key interest rate will be left unchanged at 1.75 percent.Photo: Jonas Ekströmer / TT / Code 10030

Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rate - Washington

Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rate - Washington

Photo taken on Oct. 29, 2025 shows the U.S. Federal Reserve building in Washington, D.C., the United States. The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday decided to lower the target range for the federal funds interest rate by 25 basis points to 3.75 to 4 percent, marking its second rate cut this year. Photo by Hu Yousong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rate - Washington

Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rate - Washington

U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell attends a press conference in Washington, D.C., the United States, Oct. 29, 2025. The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday decided to lower the target range for the federal funds interest rate by 25 basis points to 3.75 to 4 percent, marking its second rate cut this year. Photo by Hu Yousong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rate - Washington

Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rate - Washington

Photo taken on Oct. 29, 2025 shows the U.S. Federal Reserve building in Washington, D.C., the United States. The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday decided to lower the target range for the federal funds interest rate by 25 basis points to 3.75 to 4 percent, marking its second rate cut this year. Photo by Hu Yousong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rate - Washington

Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rate - Washington

Photo taken on Oct. 29, 2025 shows the Federal Reserve building in Washington, D.C., the United States. U.S. Fed cuts interest rate by 25 basis points. Photo by Hu Yousong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rate - Washington

Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rate - Washington

U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell attends a press conference in Washington, D.C., the United States, Oct. 29, 2025. The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday decided to lower the target range for the federal funds interest rate by 25 basis points to 3.75 to 4 percent, marking its second rate cut this year. Photo by Hu Yousong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rate - Washington

Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rate - Washington

U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell attends a press conference in Washington, D.C., the United States, Oct. 29, 2025. The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday decided to lower the target range for the federal funds interest rate by 25 basis points to 3.75 to 4 percent, marking its second rate cut this year. Photo by Hu Yousong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rate - Washington

Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rate - Washington

U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell attends a press conference in Washington, D.C., the United States, Oct. 29, 2025. The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday decided to lower the target range for the federal funds interest rate by 25 basis points to 3.75 to 4 percent, marking its second rate cut this year. Photo by Hu Yousong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rate - Washington

Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rate - Washington

U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell attends a press conference in Washington, D.C., the United States, Oct. 29, 2025. The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday decided to lower the target range for the federal funds interest rate by 25 basis points to 3.75 to 4 percent, marking its second rate cut this year. Photo by Hu Yousong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rate - Washington

Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rate - Washington

U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell attends a press conference in Washington, D.C., the United States, Oct. 29, 2025. The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday decided to lower the target range for the federal funds interest rate by 25 basis points to 3.75 to 4 percent, marking its second rate cut this year. Photo by Hu Yousong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rate - Washington

Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rate - Washington

U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell attends a press conference in Washington, D.C., the United States, Oct. 29, 2025. The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday decided to lower the target range for the federal funds interest rate by 25 basis points to 3.75 to 4 percent, marking its second rate cut this year. Photo by Hu Yousong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Federal Reserve Chair Powell

Federal Reserve Chair Powell

U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell holds a press conference in Washington on Oct. 29, 2025, following the Federal Open Market Committee' decision to cut its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage point.

Roma - Associazione Stampa estera, la società civile chiama al tavolo la politica

Roma - Associazione Stampa estera, la società civile chiama al tavolo la politica

FILE PHOTO - Journalist Sigfrido Ranucci speaks at the conference titled ‘Information, democratic emergency, media Freedom Act, Rai reform, conflict of interest, European social platform, no to the security decree, civil society calls politics to the table’ at the Foreign Press Association in Rome. Rome, Italy, April 15, 2025. Sigfrido Ranucci was the target of an attack on the night of Thursday, October 16 to Friday, October 17, 2025. A bomb destroyed his car in front of his home, located south of Rome. The explosion did not cause any casualties, as confirmed by the program “Report,” which the journalist presents on the public channel RAI 3. Photo by Mauro Scrobogna/LaPresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

EU Pact For The Mediterranean - Brussels

EU Pact For The Mediterranean - Brussels

The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, delivers a statement at the Berlaymont, the headquarters of the European Commission, on 16 October 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. Today, the European Commission and the High Representative are presenting an ambitious new strategy to strengthen the EU's relations with its partners in the Southern Mediterranean. Building on our historical and cultural ties, the Mediterranean Pact will focus on areas of common interest where we share challenges and aspirations. The Mediterranean Pact will intensify cooperation and economic ties between the shores of the Mediterranean Sea and beyond. It will contribute to building a common, connected, prosperous, resilient and secure Mediterranean area. Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

EU Pact For The Mediterranean - Brussels

EU Pact For The Mediterranean - Brussels

The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, delivers a statement at the Berlaymont, the headquarters of the European Commission, on 16 October 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. Today, the European Commission and the High Representative are presenting an ambitious new strategy to strengthen the EU's relations with its partners in the Southern Mediterranean. Building on our historical and cultural ties, the Mediterranean Pact will focus on areas of common interest where we share challenges and aspirations. The Mediterranean Pact will intensify cooperation and economic ties between the shores of the Mediterranean Sea and beyond. It will contribute to building a common, connected, prosperous, resilient and secure Mediterranean area. Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

EU Pact For The Mediterranean - Brussels

EU Pact For The Mediterranean - Brussels

The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, delivers a statement at the Berlaymont, the headquarters of the European Commission, on 16 October 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. Today, the European Commission and the High Representative are presenting an ambitious new strategy to strengthen the EU's relations with its partners in the Southern Mediterranean. Building on our historical and cultural ties, the Mediterranean Pact will focus on areas of common interest where we share challenges and aspirations. The Mediterranean Pact will intensify cooperation and economic ties between the shores of the Mediterranean Sea and beyond. It will contribute to building a common, connected, prosperous, resilient and secure Mediterranean area. Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

EU Pact For The Mediterranean - Brussels

EU Pact For The Mediterranean - Brussels

The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, delivers a statement at the Berlaymont, the headquarters of the European Commission, on 16 October 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. Today, the European Commission and the High Representative are presenting an ambitious new strategy to strengthen the EU's relations with its partners in the Southern Mediterranean. Building on our historical and cultural ties, the Mediterranean Pact will focus on areas of common interest where we share challenges and aspirations. The Mediterranean Pact will intensify cooperation and economic ties between the shores of the Mediterranean Sea and beyond. It will contribute to building a common, connected, prosperous, resilient and secure Mediterranean area. Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

EU Pact For The Mediterranean - Brussels

EU Pact For The Mediterranean - Brussels

The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, delivers a statement at the Berlaymont, the headquarters of the European Commission, on 16 October 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. Today, the European Commission and the High Representative are presenting an ambitious new strategy to strengthen the EU's relations with its partners in the Southern Mediterranean. Building on our historical and cultural ties, the Mediterranean Pact will focus on areas of common interest where we share challenges and aspirations. The Mediterranean Pact will intensify cooperation and economic ties between the shores of the Mediterranean Sea and beyond. It will contribute to building a common, connected, prosperous, resilient and secure Mediterranean area. Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

RIKSBANKEN INTEREST RATE ANNOUNCEMENT MALMÖ

RIKSBANKEN INTEREST RATE ANNOUNCEMENT MALMÖ

Riksbank Governor Erik Thedéen holds a press conference in Malmö after Tuesday's interest rate announcement. the Executive Board has decided to cut the policy rate by 0.25 percentage points, to 1.75 per cent. The Riksbank held its interest rate meeting in Malmö as part of its preparedness work. Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

RIKSBANKEN INTEREST RATE ANNOUNCEMENT

RIKSBANKEN INTEREST RATE ANNOUNCEMENT

MALMÖ 2025-09-23 Riksbank Governor Erik Thedéen holds a press conference in Malmö after Tuesday's interest rate announcement. the Executive Board has decided to cut the policy rate by 0.25 percentage points, to 1.75 per cent. The Riksbank held its interest rate meeting in Malmö as part of its preparedness work. Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

Chairman Of The Federal Reserve Jerome Powell Announces Interest Rate Cut

Chairman Of The Federal Reserve Jerome Powell Announces Interest Rate Cut

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Chairman Of The Federal Reserve Jerome Powell Announces Interest Rate Cut

Chairman Of The Federal Reserve Jerome Powell Announces Interest Rate Cut

U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell attends a press conference in Washington, D.C., the United States, Sept. 17, 2025. The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday decided to lower the target range for the federal funds interest rate by 25 basis points, the first rate cut since December 2024. Photo by Hu Yousong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Chairman Of The Federal Reserve Jerome Powell Announces Interest Rate Cut

Chairman Of The Federal Reserve Jerome Powell Announces Interest Rate Cut

U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell attends a press conference in Washington, D.C., the United States, Sept. 17, 2025. The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday decided to lower the target range for the federal funds interest rate by 25 basis points, the first rate cut since December 2024. Photo by Hu Yousong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Chairman Of The Federal Reserve Jerome Powell Announces Interest Rate Cut

Chairman Of The Federal Reserve Jerome Powell Announces Interest Rate Cut

U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell attends a press conference in Washington, D.C., the United States, Sept. 17, 2025. The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday decided to lower the target range for the federal funds interest rate by 25 basis points, the first rate cut since December 2024. Photo by Hu Yousong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Chairman Of The Federal Reserve Jerome Powell Announces Interest Rate Cut

Chairman Of The Federal Reserve Jerome Powell Announces Interest Rate Cut

U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell attends a press conference in Washington, D.C., the United States, Sept. 17, 2025. The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday decided to lower the target range for the federal funds interest rate by 25 basis points, the first rate cut since December 2024. Photo by Hu Yousong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Chairman Of The Federal Reserve Jerome Powell Announces Interest Rate Cut

Chairman Of The Federal Reserve Jerome Powell Announces Interest Rate Cut

U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell attends a press conference in Washington, D.C., the United States, Sept. 17, 2025. The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday decided to lower the target range for the federal funds interest rate by 25 basis points, the first rate cut since December 2024. Photo by Hu Yousong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM