Bank of Japan hikes rates by 0.25%, Bitcoin climbs above $77,000
On Wednesday, the Bank of Japan (BOJ) announced a 25‑basis‑point increase in its short‑term policy rate, moving the benchmark to 0.10 percent. This marks the first hike in more than three decades and pushes the Japanese interest rate to its highest level in 31 years, a move that has reverberated across global markets. The decision was taken in response to persistent inflation pressures, a weakeni…
Sept. 18, 2026, 3:03 a.m.