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Bank of Japan may accelerate tightening and raise its key rate to 1.25%

A Reuters poll indicates the Bank of Japan may accelerate its tightening campaign and raise its key interest rate to 1.25% in September.

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A faster Japanese rate-hike path could affect borrowing costs, currencies and global financial markets.

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  1. BOJ to speed up its tightening campaign, raise key rate to 1.25% in September: Reuters poll ↗933thedrive.com · Recorded source date: Aug 25, 2026, 11:47 PM UTC

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