The Bank of Japan has taken rates to 1%, the highest level since 1995, with inflation and the weak yen forcing its hand and making it difficult to wait and see any longer. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/06/16/markets/boj-meeting-june-2026/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #markets #boj #japaneseeconomy #bonds #jgb #kazuoueda