Japan raises interest rate to highest for 31 years

Japan's central bank has increased its main interest rate to a new 31-year high after a surge in global energy prices. On Tuesday, the Bank of Japan (BOJ) raised its so-called policy rate to 1% from 0 ... ( read original story ...)

Bank of Japan hikes rate to 31-year high

The Bank of Japan hiked interest rates to a 31-year high on Tuesday as it battles inflation caused by the Middle East war -- even after Washington and Tehran agreed a peace deal.Japan relied on the ...