# Bank of Japan raises rates to 31-year high, flags inflation concerns

https://mins.news/en/item/63637

- CNBC, 2026-09-18 03:16 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/18/japan-raises-rates-30-year-high-yen-jgb.html

> The Bank of Japan raised interest rates to their highest level in 31 years and signaled concern about inflation. The decision passed 7-2, with board members Toichiro Asada and Ayano Sato dissenting from the increase.

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