Bank of Japan raises interest rates to 31-year high, flags concerns over inflation

The decision was split 7-2, with board members Toichiro Asada and Ayano Sato dissenting from the hike.

# Bank of Japan raises interest rates to 31-year high, flags concerns over inflation The decision was split 7-2, with board members Toichiro Asada and Ayano Sato dissenting from the hike. **Read the full article:** [CNBC](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/18/japan-raises-rates-30-year-high-yen-jgb.html) *This article was originally published by CNBC. MoneyWiseInc provides expert curation of the best financial content from trusted sources.*