The quarter-point increase, which was widely expected, takes Japan to a critical milestone in the central bank’s effort of normalising monetary policy.

The Bank of Japan is expected to raise rates to 1% at its June meeting, the highest since 1995. Here's what it means for crypto and global markets.

Tokyo, June 15 (Jiji Press)--The Bank of Japan began a two-day policy-setting meeting on Monday, where it is widely expected to raise its policy interest rate from 0.75 pct to 1…

Bank of Japan is expected to raise rates to 1% as inflation, weak yen and energy costs push the central bank towards tighter monetary policy.

The Bank of Japan has increased its policy rate to 1.0 percent. This marks a 31-year high for interest rates. The move signals a strong focus on combating inflation. This is the…