The Bank of Japan decided at its monetary policy meeting on June 16 to raise its policy rate to around 1.0 percent from around 0.75 percent, a move that was widely expected.
At its monetary policy meeting on June 16, the Bank of Japan raised its policy interest rate from 0.75% to 1%. This is the highest level in almost 31 years, since September 1995. In March 2024, the Bank of Japan will revert to a negative interest rate…