Japan Interest Rate Rises to 1.25%
Brief · Published 2026-09-21 · Data period 2026-09-18
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Japan's policy interest rate rose to 1.25% on 2026-09-18, from 1% previously. This marks the first increase since the prior observation on 2026-09-15, ending a period of stability at 1% since late August.
The rate remains well below its all-time high of 9% recorded in July 1980, and above the all-time low of -0.1% seen in February 2024. The current level is the highest since March 1995, according to the series records. Compared to a year earlier, the rate has climbed from 0.5%.
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