Bank of Japan reportedly raises rates to 1.25%, a 31-year high
A September 18, 2026, macro commentary post says two BOJ policymakers dissented and the bank signaled readiness to keep tightening, framing the move alongside Fed and ECB rate increases.
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A macro commentary post dated September 18, 2026, says the BOJ raised rates to 1.25%, a 31-year high, following the Fed’s 25-basis-point increase earlier that week. The author argues that tightening by the BOJ, Fed and ECB could raise global yields, squeeze liquidity, increase currency volatility and pressure expensive risk assets amid an energy shock.
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