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[Breaking News]BOJ lifts policy rate to 31-year high of 1.0%

TOKYO, Japan, June 16 Kyodo - 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. (Kyodo)

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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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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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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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ECB raises key rate to 2.25%

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde holds a press conference in Frankfurt on June 11, 2026, after the ECB raised its benchmark deposit rate from 2 percent to 2.25 percent at a Governing Council meeting, the first rate hike in two years and nine months.

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ECB raises key rate to 2.25%

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde holds a press conference in Frankfurt on June 11, 2026, after the ECB raised its benchmark deposit rate from 2 percent to 2.25 percent at a Governing Council meeting, the first rate hike in two years and nine months.

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Final press conference of U.S. Fed chief Powell

U.S. Federal Reserve Board Chair Jerome Powell holds his final press conference in Washington on April 29, 2026, capping his eight years as Fed chief with the key federal funds target rate on hold amid inflation concerns. He said after the two-day policy-setting meeting he will remain on the board for "a period of time" after his term ends in mid-May.

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U.S. Fed keeps key rate steady

U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell holds a press conference in Washington on Jan. 28, 2026, following the Federal Open Market Committee's decision to leave its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 3.50-3.75 percent.

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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)

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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U.S. Fed cuts key interest rate

U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell speaks during a press conference in Washington on Sept. 17, 2025, after the Federal Open Market Committee decided to cut its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage point.

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U.S. Fed cuts key interest rate

U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell speaks during a press conference in Washington on Sept. 17, 2025, after the Federal Open Market Committee decided to cut its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage point.

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US: 800 National Guard Deployed in Washington D.C. Amid Low Crime Rates

President Trump declared a “crime emergency” despite D.C.’s 30-year low crime rate, seized control of its police for 30 days, and deployed 800 National Guard troops to patrol key areas like Union Station, the National Mall, and nightlife districts.

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China announces rate cut

Pan Gongsheng (L), governor of the People's Bank of China, speaks at a press conference in Beijing on May 7, 2025. The Chinese central bank said it will cut a key policy interest rate the following day.

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China announces rate cut

Monitors show Pan Gongsheng, governor of the People's Bank of China, speaking at a press conference in Beijing on May 7, 2025. The Chinese central bank said it will cut a key policy interest rate the following day.

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China announces rate cut

Pan Gongsheng, governor of the People's Bank of China, speaks at a press conference in Beijing on May 7, 2025. The Chinese central bank said it will cut a key policy interest rate the following day.

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Fed chair Powell

U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell holds a press conference following the central bank's policy meeting in Washington on May 7, 2025. The Fed kept its key interest rate steady for a third straight policy meeting, saying the risk of inflation has increased.

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China announces rate cut

Pan Gongsheng (2nd from L), governor of the People's Bank of China, attends a press conference in Beijing on May 7, 2025. The Chinese central bank said it will cut a key policy interest rate the following day.

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China announces rate cut

Pan Gongsheng, governor of the People's Bank of China, speaks at a press conference in Beijing on May 7, 2025. The Chinese central bank said it will cut a key policy interest rate the following day.

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China announces rate cut

Pan Gongsheng, governor of the People's Bank of China, speaks at a press conference in Beijing on May 7, 2025. The Chinese central bank said it will cut a key policy interest rate the following day.

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Christine Lagarde Press Conference - Frankfurt

European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde (R) speaks during a press conference at the ECB headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany, April 17, 2025. The ECB on Thursday decided to cut key interest rates by 25 basis points, bringing the deposit facility rate down to 2.25 percent. Photo by Zhang Fan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christine Lagarde Press Conference - Frankfurt

European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde speaks during a press conference at the ECB headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany, April 17, 2025. The ECB on Thursday decided to cut key interest rates by 25 basis points, bringing the deposit facility rate down to 2.25 percent. Photo by Zhang Fan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christine Lagarde Press Conference - Frankfurt

European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde (C) speaks during a press conference at the ECB headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany, April 17, 2025. The ECB on Thursday decided to cut key interest rates by 25 basis points, bringing the deposit facility rate down to 2.25 percent. Photo by Zhang Fan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christine Lagarde Press Conference - Frankfurt

European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde speaks during a press conference at the ECB headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany, April 17, 2025. The ECB on Thursday decided to cut key interest rates by 25 basis points, bringing the deposit facility rate down to 2.25 percent. Photo by Zhang Fan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christine Lagarde Press Conference - Frankfurt

European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde speaks during a press conference at the ECB headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany, April 17, 2025. The ECB on Thursday decided to cut key interest rates by 25 basis points, bringing the deposit facility rate down to 2.25 percent. Photo by Zhang Fan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christine Lagarde Press Conference - Frankfurt

European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde speaks during a press conference at the ECB headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany, April 17, 2025. The ECB on Thursday decided to cut key interest rates by 25 basis points, bringing the deposit facility rate down to 2.25 percent. Photo by Zhang Fan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christine Lagarde Press Conference - Frankfurt

European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde speaks during a press conference at the ECB headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany, April 17, 2025. The ECB on Thursday decided to cut key interest rates by 25 basis points, bringing the deposit facility rate down to 2.25 percent. Photo by Zhang Fan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christine Lagarde Press Conference - Frankfurt

European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde speaks during a press conference at the ECB headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany, April 17, 2025. The ECB on Thursday decided to cut key interest rates by 25 basis points, bringing the deposit facility rate down to 2.25 percent. Photo by Zhang Fan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christine Lagarde Press Conference - Frankfurt

This photo taken on April 17, 2025 shows the European Central Bank (ECB) headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany. The ECB on Thursday decided to cut key interest rates by 25 basis points, bringing the deposit facility rate down to 2.25 percent. Photo by Zhang Fan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christine Lagarde Press Conference - Frankfurt

This photo taken on April 17, 2025 shows flags of the European Union in front of the European Central Bank (ECB) headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany. The ECB on Thursday decided to cut key interest rates by 25 basis points, bringing the deposit facility rate down to 2.25 percent. Photo by Zhang Fan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christine Lagarde Press Conference - Frankfurt

European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde speaks during a press conference at the ECB headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany, April 17, 2025. The ECB on Thursday decided to cut key interest rates by 25 basis points, bringing the deposit facility rate down to 2.25 percent. Photo by Zhang Fan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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ECB President Lagarde

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde holds a press conference in Frankfurt on April 17, 2025, following the ECB policy-setting committee's decision to lower its key interest rate by 0.25 point to 2.25 percent.