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Bank of Japan hikes rates rapidly
Japan has raised its benchmark interest rate for the first time in over thirty years, by a quarter of a percentage point to 1.25%, in a move considered the fastest in 36 years, to counter rising inflation risks that have begun to resurface. This increase comes amid pressure from Washington and coincides with similar hikes by the Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank, reflecting a shift in the global monetary policy environment. Although the yen's value declined after the announcement, it remains above its July lows, and the Bank confirmed that it will continue raising rates if growth and inflation projections are met. This step is the most significant since 1990 and follows a wave of pressure from the United States, highlighting the rapid change in global monetary trends as countries accelerate to end prolonged periods of accommodative policies.
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