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Bank of Japan holds rate at 1% but signals further rises
FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2026
The BOJ voted 8–1 to keep its policy rate unchanged at 1%, while reiterating that borrowing costs could rise further if inflation risks intensify
Bank of Japan needs to raise policy rate to 1.5%: Renowned economist
TUESDAY, JULY 28, 2026
BOJ needs to raise its policy interest rate to 1.5% to fight inflation, reflecting higher import prices amid the yen's weakness, economist Paul Sheard has said.    
Yen slides past 163 as oil and US yields revive intervention fears
WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 2026
The yen fell to 163.24 per dollar, its weakest since 1986, as rising oil prices and US Treasury yields lifted the dollar and revived intervention fears.
BOJ holds regional outlook as cost pass-through accelerates
THURSDAY, JULY 09, 2026
Japan’s central bank kept its regional outlook steady, but companies warned of faster price rises linked to Middle East-driven cost pressures.
Weak yen pushes Japan’s small importers towards bankruptcy as failures hit first-half high
THURSDAY, JULY 02, 2026
Japan’s yen slump to around its weakest level since 1986 is becoming a survival test for small businesses, with weak-yen-related bankruptcies rising to 45 in the first half of 2026.
BOJ policymakers signal more rate rises after June hike to 1 per cent
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2026
A BOJ summary showed broad support for continued tightening, while one member warned higher rates could weaken demand and jobs.
BOJ raises rates to 31-year high as weak yen and energy shock deepen inflation fight
TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026
The Bank of Japan lifted its short-term policy rate to 1.0%, the highest level since 1995, as rising energy costs, a weak yen and stronger wage growth increased pressure on policymakers to contain inflation.
BOJ to weigh rate rise to 1 per cent as inflation risks mount in June
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 03, 2026
Kazuo Ueda says the Bank of Japan must debate whether to lift rates, with oil prices and Middle East risks shaping policy.
BOJ policymaker sees case for early rate hike if economy stays firm
THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2026
Kazuyuki Masu says the Bank of Japan should move quickly on rates if data show no clear downturn, citing the need to keep inflation below 2%.
BOJ seen holding rates as Middle East tensions cloud outlook
MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2026
Rising oil prices and supply risks are complicating the BOJ’s next move, with some officials seen preferring to wait until June before tightening again.