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Bank of Japan Hikes Rates to 31-Year High โ€” and India's Markets Are Watching

The GuardianยทFriday, 19 June 2026

Japan's central bank raised interest rates to 1%, the highest in 31 years, citing inflation pressures from the Iran war. The US Federal Reserve and Bank of England are expected to hold their rates steady for now. The move signals that global central banks are responding differently to the same inflation shock.

Why It Matters

When major economies shift interest rates, capital tends to move between markets โ€” including India's stock and bond markets โ€” which can affect the rupee and foreign investment flows.

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