# Japan raises interest rates to 31-year high to curb impact of rising prices

https://mins.news/en/item/63818

- The Guardian, 2026-09-18 07:14 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/sep/18/japan-raises-interest-rates-to-31-year-high-rising-prices

> The Bank of Japan raised its target rate from 1% to 1.25%, the highest since 1995, seeking to limit inflationary pressure linked to the war in Iran. Two board members opposed the move. The yen fell about 0.7% against the dollar, helping the Nikkei rise nearly 2%.

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