Higher rates in Tokyo might make the U.S. less alluring for Japanese investors.
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Japan's central bank raises benchmark interest rate to 1.25%
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18.09.2026
Japan raises interest rate to new 31-year high to curb rising prices
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18.09.2026
Bank of Japan Raises Rates, Making U.S. Less Alluring for Tokyo Investors
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18.09.2026
Japan’s interest rate hiked to 31-year high at 1.25% as inflation rises
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18.09.2026
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18.09.2026
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