Bank of Japan hikes rates to 31-year high to battle inflation
Pressure has increased on officials to further tighten monetary policy as a spike in oil prices caused by the West Asia crisis
· 9/18/2026, 6:22:15 AM· 2 min read
Pressure has increased on officials to further tighten monetary policy as a spike in oil prices caused by the West Asia crisis
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