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An interest rate is the percentage charged for borrowing money or earned on savings over a specific period. It represents the cost of capital, influencing spending, investment, and economic activity, and is typically set or guided by central banks such as the Bank of Japan.

China’s Central Bank financial measures target offshore yuan and liquidity

China's Central Bank

China’s Central Bank financial measures took center stage during a major financial event in Shanghai. Governor Pan Gongsheng announced six fresh policies during his speech at the opening session. He spoke at the Lujiazui Forum 2026, a busy two-day gathering held in Shanghai. The People’s Bank of China leads monetary policy for the world’s second-largest […]

Bank of Japan Interest Rates Hit 31-Year High as Weak Yen Lifts Inflation

Bank of Japan interest rates

Bank of Japan interest rates climbed to a level not seen since 1995 on Tuesday. The central bank lifted its short-term policy rate to one percent from 0.75 percent. This BOJ rate hike was the first increase since December 2025, when rates reached 0.75 percent. You now watch a Japanese interest rate at a 31-year […]