The Takaichi Fallout: The BOJ's reluctant hike

Sep 18, 2026

The BOJ just raised interest rates by 25 bps to 1.25% — a 31-year high. With household spending down for eight straight months, raising rates isn't a simple choice. Swipe through the graphics to see why the Bank of Japan is running out of good options.

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