The Bank of Japan is growing more concerned about persistent inflation, with some policymakers advocating faster interest rate hikes after raising the policy rate to 1%, the highest in 31 years. Officials cited rising cost pressures from a weak yen, high energy prices and strong AI-driven demand, with some members suggesting rates may need to move closer to a neutral level of around 2% through gradual but more frequent increases.

The Bank of Japan raised rates to 1%, the highest since 1995. Here's what sustained BOJ tightening means for Bitcoin and global risk assets.

The Bank of Japan is growing more concerned about persistent inflation, with some policymakers advocating faster interest rate hikes after raising the policy rate to 1%, the…

The Bank of Japan raised rates to 1%, the highest since 1995, as Governor Ueda warns inflation may exceed the 2% target. Here's what it means for crypto.

BOJ board member Naoki Tamura urges more frequent interest rate hikes as Japan nears its 2% inflation target. Here's what it means for global markets and