Japan's Central Bank Raises Rates to 1% — First Time Since 1995

The Bank of Japan is raising its policy rate to 1% at its June 15–16 meeting — the highest level since 1995 — as it pivots from decades of ultra-loose monetary policy to active inflation fighting. The BOJ sharply raised its FY2026 inflation forecast to 2.8% from 1.9%, citing elevated oil prices from the Iran conflict and yen weakness. When the BOJ raised rates to 0.75% in January 2026, Bitcoin fell roughly 3% within hours. Two central banks tightening simultaneously — US Fed and BOJ — is the most hostile macro environment crypto has seen in years$BTC

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