Bank of Japan Raises Benchmark Interest Rate to 1%

Bloomberg Jun 16, 2026 3h ago ⏱ 1 min read 👁 5 views

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Japan's central bank increased its benchmark interest rate to the highest since 1995 and signaled that further policy normalization lies ahead. Bloomberg's Shery Ahn reports from Tokyo. (Source: Bloomberg) This story was reported by Bloomberg. For more Finance news in Kenya, stay tuned to Masaa.

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