Browsing: Bank of Japan

TOKYO, December 20, 2025: The Bank of Japan on Friday raised its benchmark interest rate to the highest level in three…

Japan raised its interest rate to 0.5%, the highest since 2008, citing inflation and wage growth, signaling a shift in the Bank of Japan’s long-standing monetary policy stance.

The U.S. dollar index hit a two-year high as markets responded to optimism over Donald Trump’s policies and resilient economic performance in 2025.

The U.S. dollar posted strong gains in 2024, boosted by higher Treasury yields and a cautious Fed policy outlook, while markets braced for economic shifts under Trump’s administration.

Japan’s economy slips to fourth place as recession hits, with Germany overtaking amid global economic shifts.