Japan’s interest rate hiked to 31-year high at 1.25% as inflation rises Post author:mck Post published:September 18, 2026 Post category:Blog Bank of Japan raises benchmark interest rate from 1 to 1.25 percent, pledging to help counter inflation risks. You Might Also Like Snow blankets Italian alpine resort ahead of Winter Olympics January 8, 2026 Is Pakistan Feeling Heat Of Indus Treaty Standoff? Karachi Reels Under Water Crisis May 30, 2026 Hong Kong high-rise fire live: Blaze kills at least 44, hundreds missing November 27, 2025