- The Bank of Japan is considering raising interest rates to approximately 0.75%, the highest level in three decades.
- The central bank’s change in policy is largely due to lessened concerns about US tariffs and growing optimism regarding wage increases.
- Market speculation suggests further, phased interest rate hikes are possible, and focus is on the Governor's commentary following the meeting.
- The central bank’s change in policy is largely due to lessened concerns about US tariffs and growing optimism regarding wage increases.
- Market speculation suggests further, phased interest rate hikes are possible, and focus is on the Governor's commentary following the meeting.
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BoJ may raise interest rates to ~0.75%, highest in 30 years. Driven by eased US tariff worries & wage growth optimism. Further hikes possible; focus on Governor's post-meeting remarks. #Japan #economy #interestrates
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251218_B1/#summary
Date: Dec. 18, 2025
Created: 2025/12/18 14:40
Updated: 2025/12/19 07:58
Last Read: 2025/12/19 07:58