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EconomyBank of Japan hits 31-year rate high as yen slides

The Bank of Japan has raised interest rates to their highest level in 31 years, yet the yen has weakened. Donald Trump and Xi Jinping are preparing for talks next week focused on trade, AI and semiconductors, while China urges Iran to rein in its Houthi allies as efforts intensify to ease pressure on global oil supplies.

RReuters 2026-09-18 09:37