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Bank of Japan Hikes Rates to 31-Year High Amid Persistent InflationBOJ raised interest rates to a 31-year high on Friday, signaling further hikes to combat inflation driven by oil costs. Fed previously increased rates since 20219d ago
Bank of Japan Raises Rates to 31‑Year High Amid Yen Weakness and US PressureOn Sept 18 2026, the BOJ lifted its policy rate to 1.25%, a 31‑year high, citing inflation risks; the move split 7‑2, weakened the yen to 156.64 per dollar, cut19d ago
Bank of Japan Elevates Benchmark Rate to 1.25%, a 31-Year High, Amid Inflation and Yen WeaknessJapan's central bank raised its benchmark interest rate to 1.25%, a 31-year high, on Friday, September 18, 2026, citing inflation risks and a weak yen.19d ago
Bank of Japan Hikes Rates to 31-Year High Amid Inflation and US PressureThe Bank of Japan raised its policy rate to 1.25%, a 31-year high, on Friday, September 18, 2026, driven by rising inflation, wages, and US pressure.19d ago
Senate Democrat Blocks Bill on Data Center Electricity Cost AllocationSen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) blocked a House-passed bill by Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) that would compel states to consider tech companies covering data center e20d ago
Senate Bill to Regulate AI Data Center Utility Costs Stalls Amid Democratic OppositionA bipartisan Senate bill, the Ratepayer Protection Act, aimed at curbing AI data center utility costs, failed to pass by unanimous consent Thursday due to Sen. 20d ago
U.S. Poverty Rate Reaches Record Low, Median Income Hits New High in 2025U.S. poverty fell to a record low of 10.2% in 2025, with median household income reaching $87,460, according to new Census Bureau data.20d ago
Federal Reserve Raises Rates Defying Trump; President Threatens Trade War With Mexico and EuropeFed hikes rates for first time in three years to 3.75%-4%, clashing with Trump's midterm affordability push; president retaliates with threat to end trade with 20d ago
Bank of England Holds Rates Amid Rising UK Inflation and Global Energy ShocksThe Bank of England is expected to keep interest rates unchanged today despite UK inflation hitting 3.1% in August, driven by surging fuel costs from the Iran w20d ago
Fed Hikes Rates for First Time Since 2023 as Iran War Fuels Inflation SurgeFederal Reserve raises benchmark rate to 3.75%-4% under new Chair Warsh; 10-year yield tops 5% as Iran conflict drives oil prices higher.20d ago