Bank of Japan Hikes Policy Rate to 1.0%, Highest Level Since 1995, Signaling End of Decades-Long Deflation: full timeline

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  1. Bank of Japan Hikes Policy Rate to 1.0%, Highest Level Since 1995, Signaling End of Decades-Long Deflation

    The Bank of Japan raised its benchmark interest rate to 1.0%, marking a historic pivot away from decades of ultra-loose monetary policy and zero-interest environments.

  2. Bank of Japan Raises Policy Rate to 1.25%, Highest in 31 Years

    The Bank of Japan increased its benchmark interest rate to 1.25% in a split vote, marking the highest borrowing costs since 1995.

  3. US Pressure on Weak Yen Intensifies Intervention Threat After JPY Passes 158

    The Japanese yen rebounded from the 158-per-dollar range after Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama revealed that US President Donald Trump directly expressed concern over the currency's weakness.