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Japan raised rates as UK held steady and US stayed calm
The Bank of Japan lifted rates by 25 basis points, the Bank of England left rates unchanged, and the United States experienced no Major Unrest
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The Bank of Japan lifted rates by 25 basis points, the Bank of England left rates unchanged, and the United States experienced no Major Unrest
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Economics|World
The Bank of Japan lifted rates by 25 basis points, the Bank of England left rates unchanged, and the United States experienced no Major Unrest
The Bank of Japan raised its policy rate by 25 basis points on Friday, 18 September. The Bank of England left its policy rate unchanged on Thursday, 17 September. The United States saw no Major Unrest during the Summer of 2026, confirmed on Tuesday, 22 September.
The 25-basis-point hike represented a modest adjustment, avoiding the larger 50-basis-point increase that had been possible. It also steered clear of any rate cut. The decision signaled a cautious tightening stance.
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