Bank of Japan raises rates
7m
The Bank of Japan raised its benchmark interest rate to 1.25%, the highest since 1995, increasing by 25 basis points to curb rising inflation amid global tensions.
Good morning
The signaling accompanying the Bank of Japan's rate hike sent the Yen weaker:
In a widely expected move, Japan’s central bank raised interest rates by 25 basis points to their highest level since 1995.
Yet, as the signaling regarding future...
1 of 2
The signaling accompanying the Bank of Japan's rate hike sent the Yen weaker:
In a widely expected move, Japan’s central bank raised interest rates by 25 basis points to their highest level since 1995.
Yet, as the signaling regarding future...
1 of 2
September 18, 2026 at 10:50 AM
Good morning
The signaling accompanying the Bank of Japan's rate hike sent the Yen weaker:
In a widely expected move, Japan’s central bank raised interest rates by 25 basis points to their highest level since 1995.
Yet, as the signaling regarding future...
1 of 2
The signaling accompanying the Bank of Japan's rate hike sent the Yen weaker:
In a widely expected move, Japan’s central bank raised interest rates by 25 basis points to their highest level since 1995.
Yet, as the signaling regarding future...
1 of 2
Japan Raises Interest Rates to 31-Year High Under U.S. Pressure www.nytimes.com/2026/09/17/b...
Japan Raises Interest Rates to 31-Year High Under U.S. Pressure
The Bank of Japan’s widely expected move followed an unusual campaign by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent for tighter monetary policy.
www.nytimes.com
September 18, 2026 at 5:54 AM
Japan Raises Interest Rates to 31-Year High Under U.S. Pressure www.nytimes.com/2026/09/17/b...
Rising Japanese government bond yields, meanwhile, were tempting Japanese investors back to the domestic market, which could push US Treasury yields up further.
September 18, 2026 at 2:55 AM
Rising Japanese government bond yields, meanwhile, were tempting Japanese investors back to the domestic market, which could push US Treasury yields up further.
... hikes disappointed markets, the Yen depreciated more than 1%, continuing to unwind gains sparked by (actual and anticipated) FX intervention.
(CNBC chart below).
#economy #markets
#japan #boj #centralbanks
2 of 2
(CNBC chart below).
#economy #markets
#japan #boj #centralbanks
2 of 2
September 18, 2026 at 10:52 AM
... hikes disappointed markets, the Yen depreciated more than 1%, continuing to unwind gains sparked by (actual and anticipated) FX intervention.
(CNBC chart below).
#economy #markets
#japan #boj #centralbanks
2 of 2
(CNBC chart below).
#economy #markets
#japan #boj #centralbanks
2 of 2
The Bank of England is the exception this time around:
In a 6–3 vote by its Monetary Policy Committee, the Bank held interest rates steady at 3.75%.
With the Bank of Japan expected to hike tomorrow, and both the ...
1 of 2
In a 6–3 vote by its Monetary Policy Committee, the Bank held interest rates steady at 3.75%.
With the Bank of Japan expected to hike tomorrow, and both the ...
1 of 2
September 17, 2026 at 11:14 AM
The Bank of England is the exception this time around:
In a 6–3 vote by its Monetary Policy Committee, the Bank held interest rates steady at 3.75%.
With the Bank of Japan expected to hike tomorrow, and both the ...
1 of 2
In a 6–3 vote by its Monetary Policy Committee, the Bank held interest rates steady at 3.75%.
With the Bank of Japan expected to hike tomorrow, and both the ...
1 of 2
Views for @scmpnews.bsky.social: I may not expect any #monetary easing from #Beijing this year, citing the wide interest rate differential with the US.
www.scmp.com/economy/chin...
www.scmp.com/economy/chin...
What does the rate increase by the US Fed mean for the Chinese yuan?
Analysts weigh whether Beijing is set to push ahead with a rate cut to bolster China’s economy despite the US Fed raising interest rates.
www.scmp.com
September 18, 2026 at 10:11 AM
Views for @scmpnews.bsky.social: I may not expect any #monetary easing from #Beijing this year, citing the wide interest rate differential with the US.
www.scmp.com/economy/chin...
www.scmp.com/economy/chin...
It may seem confusing, but that's exactly what it is. There are different names for it but, roughly, it's the interest rate they think is consistent with hitting a 2% inflation target in the long run.
September 17, 2026 at 12:30 PM
It may seem confusing, but that's exactly what it is. There are different names for it but, roughly, it's the interest rate they think is consistent with hitting a 2% inflation target in the long run.
by Andrew Watt
Key is that r moves sluggishly bc of the big historical component. US (& EU countries) still benefit from low past interest rates. But that cuts both ways. Current high rates also get baked in. If g falls and so do current interest rates, the govt still has a problem bc r takes a long time to fall.
September 18, 2026 at 4:05 AM
Key is that r moves sluggishly bc of the big historical component. US (& EU countries) still benefit from low past interest rates. But that cuts both ways. Current high rates also get baked in. If g falls and so do current interest rates, the govt still has a problem bc r takes a long time to fall.
Emerging Market Update: Longer-term view of currency movements since the start of the post-pandemic monetary tightening cycle. All currencies indexed to 100 on March 16 (date of the first Fed rate hike); latest data point is 11 Sep #fx #emergingmarkets #econsky
September 17, 2026 at 8:53 PM
Emerging Market Update: Longer-term view of currency movements since the start of the post-pandemic monetary tightening cycle. All currencies indexed to 100 on March 16 (date of the first Fed rate hike); latest data point is 11 Sep #fx #emergingmarkets #econsky
by Claudia Sahm
"The Fed is fighting a real problem. Inflation is too high. These higher interest rates are costly medicine." My take on the rate hike this morning with @npr.org's Morning Edition: what the Fed is trying to do, what it can't do, and who pays along the way. www.npr.org/2026/09/17/n...
September 17, 2026 at 12:52 PM
"The Fed is fighting a real problem. Inflation is too high. These higher interest rates are costly medicine." My take on the rate hike this morning with @npr.org's Morning Edition: what the Fed is trying to do, what it can't do, and who pays along the way. www.npr.org/2026/09/17/n...
Fed Raises Interest Rates www.nytimes.com/2026/09/16/b...
Fed Raises Interest Rates
www.nytimes.com
September 17, 2026 at 11:02 AM
Fed Raises Interest Rates www.nytimes.com/2026/09/16/b...
by Steve Peers
Bank of England holds interest rates
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c6...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c6...
Bank of England holds interest rates at 3.75%, but governor says high energy costs may lead to increase
Six members of the Monetary Policy Committee, which makes the decision, voted to hold the rate - while the other three wanted an increase to 4%.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 17, 2026 at 11:55 AM
Bank of England holds interest rates
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c6...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c6...