Japan’s interest rate hike signals a new phase of tightening
BOJ raises short-term interest rate to 30-year high on persistent inflation and economic worries The Bank of Japan (BOJ) raised its key interest rate to 0.75%, marking its highest level in three decades. The move, which followed a two-day policy meeting, comes as the country grapples with persistent inflation and concerns about its economic future, the Associated Press (AP) reported. The 25 basis point rate hike follows several previous hikes in 2024, culminating in this policy change, which was widely expected by analysts. The BOJ’s decision marks a new phase of monetary tightening after years of ultra-low interest rates designed











