{
  "id": 7691587,
  "title": "BOJ set to raise interest rates to 31-year high as inflation risks loom",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/boj-set-to-raise-interest-rates-to-31-year-high-as-inflation-risks-7691587",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-16T02:31:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CNA - Business",
    "slug": "cna-business",
    "url": "https://www.channelnewsasia.com/business/boj-set-raise-interest-rates-31-year-high-inflation-risks-loom-6387831"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is preparing to raise interest rates to a 31-year high on Friday, aiming to combat persistent inflation driven by soaring oil costs. This would be the first increase in three months and bring rates closer to the BOJ's target for a neutral economy, marking a shift away from ultra-loose monetary policy. The move aligns with other central banks, including the European Central Bank and the U.S. Federal Reserve, which have also signaled tighter monetary policies to curb inflation. Analysts are closely watching BOJ Governor Kazuo Ueda's statements for guidance on future rate hikes, as markets remain uncertain about the timing and pace of further increases. The BOJ is expected to raise its policy rate to 1.25% from 1%, with expectations that it could reach 1.5% by the end of March and 1.75% by the second quarter of 2027. The central bank's communication challenge lies in balancing the need to avoid pre-committing to another early rate hike while not sounding too hawkish, which could destabilize the bond market.",
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        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "BOJ set to raise interest rates to 31-year high as inflation risks loom",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/boj-set-to-raise-interest-rates-to-31-year-high-as-inflation-risks",
        "published": "2026-09-16T02:31:03.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Investing.com",
        "title": "BOJ set to raise interest rates to 31-year high as inflation risks loom",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/boj-set-to-raise-interest-rates-to-31-year-high-as-inflation-risks-7692365",
        "published": "2026-09-16T02:48:26.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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