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Bank of Japan Raises Key Rate to 0.75%, Ending Era of Ultra-Loose Policy

The Bank of Japan lifted its key rate to 0.75%, ending decades of ultra-easy policy as stocks rose, the yen weakened, and bond yields hit multi-year highs.

Dec 19, 2025 by Oleg Petrenko • 1 min read

BOJ Set to Lift Rates to 0.75%, a 30-Year High

Central Banks & Rates, Economy

Japan’s central bank is poised to raise rates to 0.75%, a level not seen in 30 years, as inflation pressures and yen weakness persist.

Dec 18, 2025 by Oleg Petrenko • 1 min read

Bank of Japan Signals Possible December Rate Hike as Weak Yen Becomes Priority

Central Banks & Rates, Economy

The Bank of Japan revives hawkish signals and prepares markets for a possible December rate hike as a weak yen and easing political resistance sharpen focus on inflation.

Nov 27, 2025 by Oleg Petrenko • 1 min read