BBC World ยท Jun 16, 2026 08:26 UTC Japan raises interest rate to highest for 31 years Read full story on BBC World Share AI disclosure Summary The Bank of Japan has been raising rates from near-zero since 2024. Original reporting Open original source Related coverage Japan Hormuz Strait military decision thehindu.com | Jun 16, 2026 11:52 UTC Read full article on BBC World Get the AFBytes Brief Major stories, AI-assisted analysis, and what to watch next. Free, monthly, unsubscribe anytime. Subscribe