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Bank of Japan may accelerate tightening and raise its key rate to 1.25%
Japan
First seen: Aug 25, 2026, 11:47 PM UTCUpdated: Aug 26, 2026, 12:46 AM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
A Reuters poll indicates the Bank of Japan may accelerate its tightening campaign and raise its key interest rate to 1.25% in September.
SO WHAT?
A faster Japanese rate-hike path could affect borrowing costs, currencies and global financial markets.
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