Monetary Policy

Bank of Japan Ends Era of Cheap Money: Key Rate Hits 0.75%, Highest Since 1995

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An exterior view of the Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo with a digital overlay indicating the new 0.75 percent interest rate.

Bank of Japan Rate Hike Report Bank of Japan Ends Era of Cheap Money: Key Rate Hits 0.75%, Highest Since 1995 The Bank of Japan (BOJ) has fundamentally altered the global financial landscape by raising its benchmark interest rate to 0.75%, a level not seen in three decades. This decisive move marks the definitive end … Read more

Bank of Japan Increases Policy Rate to 0.75%: Implications for US Capital Markets and Global Liquidity

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Bank of Japan headquarters and financial district background featuring Yen and USD currency symbols to illustrate the interest rate hike to 0.75 percent.

Bank of Japan Increases Policy Rate to 0.75%: Implications for US Capital Markets and Global Liquidity Executive Summary: On December 19, 2025, the Bank of Japan (BoJ) raised its short-term policy interest rate to 0.75%, marking the highest level since September 1995 [1.2]. This strategic shift from decades of ultra-loose monetary policy aims to combat … Read more