Bank of Japan hikes rates by 0.25%, while Bitcoin climbs above $77,000
On Tuesday, the Bank of Japan (BOJ) announced a modest but significant monetary policy shift, raising its short‑term interest rate by 25 basis points. This move marks the first hike in 31 years, taking the benchmark rate to a level not seen since the early 1990s. The decision broke a long‑standing era of ultra‑low rates that had defined Japan’s economy for nearly two decades, and it reverberated …
Sept. 18, 2026, 3:03 a.m.