Event Brief
Japan raises interest rate to highest since 1995
Filed: Jun 16, 2026 at 3:03 AM ET
Summary: The Bank of Japan raised interest rates to the highest level since 1995.
WHO: Bank of Japan
WHAT: Raised interest rates to the highest level since 1995
WHEN: Jun 16, 2026 at 1:35 AM ET
WHERE: Japan
WHY: The Bank of Japan raised rates after increasing them from near-zero since 2024.
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