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News articleYahoo Finance· June 18, 2026

Japan Just Raised Interest Rates To A Level Not Seen Since 1995— And The Yen Carry Trade Is Back

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  • The risk of Japan's economy sharply deteriorating due to the Middle East conflict has lessened, thanks to government measures to mitigate high fuel costs and progress in securing alternative energy supplies.

    60% confidence
  • Businesses are passing on rising oil costs at a relatively fast pace, which could lead to higher consumer prices and risks underlying inflation deviating above the BOJ's price target.

    60% confidence
  • The time for decisive action on yen defense is drawing closer, raising expectations of possible currency intervention.

    60% confidence
  • The Middle East conflict poses a bigger threat to Japan's economic growth than inflation, justifying dissent against the rate hike.

    60% confidence
  • Extremely speculative trading is driving the yen's weakness in currency markets.

    60% confidence

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