# Why did Japan just raise rates, and why isn’t it helping the yen?

https://mins.news/en/video/64173

- Reuters, 2026-09-18 11:44 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GN0YJ98bQA

> The Bank of Japan lifted interest rates to their highest level in 31 years and indicated it was prepared to keep raising borrowing costs. Leika Kihara examines the reasoning behind the decision.

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