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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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Baseball: Dodgers vs. White Sox

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani heads to first base after drawing a walk in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago on June 14, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox reacts after Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a foul ball during the seventh inning of a baseball game at Rate Field in Chicago on June 14, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. White Sox

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani draws a walk against Chicago White Sox pitcher Seranthony Dominguez (58) in the ninth inning of a baseball game at Rate Field in Chicago on June 14, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. White Sox

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani heads to first base after drawing a walk in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago on June 14, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. White Sox

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani strikes out swinging against Chicago White Sox pitcher Grant Taylor (31) in the seventh inning of a baseball game at Rate Field in Chicago on June 14, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. White Sox

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is intentionally walked in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago on June 14, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. White Sox

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani strikes out swinging in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago on June 14, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. White Sox

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani reacts after striking out swinging in the third inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago on June 14, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. White Sox

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani reacts after striking out swinging in the third inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago on June 14, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. White Sox

Chicago White Sox catcher Drew Romo interferes with Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani's swing in the first inning of a baseball game at Rate Field in Chicago on June 14, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. White Sox

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto is greeted by teammates in the dugout after throwing 8-1/3 innings in a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago on June 13, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. White Sox

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto is greeted by teammates in the dugout after throwing 8-1/3 innings in a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago on June 13, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. White Sox

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto is greeted by teammates in the dugout after throwing 8-1/3 innings in a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago on June 13, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. White Sox

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto reacts after surrendering a home run to Chicago White Sox center fielder Tristan Peters (back) in the ninth inning of a baseball game at Rate Field in Chicago on June 13, 2026. The Japanese right-hander came just three outs from no-hitting the White Sox.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. White Sox

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto converses with catcher Dalton Rushing after surrendering a home run to Chicago White Sox center fielder Tristan Peters in the ninth inning of a baseball game at Rate Field in Chicago on June 13, 2026. The Japanese right-hander came just three outs from no-hitting the White Sox.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. White Sox

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto reacts after surrendering a home run to Chicago White Sox center fielder Tristan Peters in the ninth inning of a baseball game at Rate Field in Chicago on June 13, 2026. The Japanese right-hander came just three outs from no-hitting the White Sox.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. White Sox

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto starts in a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago on June 13, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. White Sox

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto starts in a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago on June 13, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. White Sox

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto starts in a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago on June 13, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. White Sox

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto starts in a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago on June 13, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. White Sox

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto starts in a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago on June 13, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. White Sox

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto starts in a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago on June 13, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. White Sox

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto starts in a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago on June 13, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. White Sox

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto starts in a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago on June 13, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. White Sox

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto starts in a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago on June 13, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. White Sox

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto starts in a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago on June 13, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. White Sox

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto starts in a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago on June 13, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. White Sox

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto starts in a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago on June 13, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. White Sox

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani rounds the bases after hitting a leadoff home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago on June 13, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. White Sox

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto starts in a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago on June 13, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. White Sox

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a leadoff home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago on June 13, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. White Sox

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani rounds the bases after hitting a leadoff home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago on June 13, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. White Sox

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a leadoff home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago on June 13, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. White Sox

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani rounds the bases after hitting a leadoff home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago on June 13, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. White Sox

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a leadoff home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago on June 13, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. White Sox

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a leadoff home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago on June 13, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. White Sox

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a leadoff home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago on June 13, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. White Sox

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a leadoff home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago on June 13, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. White Sox

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a leadoff home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago on June 13, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. White Sox

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a leadoff home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago on June 13, 2026.