Topic
bank of japan
Business Economy #japan#interest rate
Bank of Japan Raises Interest Rate to 1%, Highest Since 1995
The Bank of Japan raised its main interest rate to 1% from 0.75%, the highest since 1995, as global energy prices and the Iran war fuel inflation. Governor Kazuo Ueda missed the meeting due to a liver infection, but the BOJ continues its gradual tightening path started in March 2024.
Jun 16, 2026 1 source
Metals & Mining #gold#silver
Gold and Silver Outlook: Central Bank Meetings, US-Iran Deal, and Crude Oil in Focus
Gold and silver prices are expected to remain range-bound as traders watch central bank meetings (Bank of Japan, Fed, Bank of England), US-Iran deal developments, and crude oil movements. Domestic gold futures on MCX fell 3.2% to around Rs 1.50 lakh/10g, while Comex gold dropped nearly 3% to $4,238.8/oz. Analysts note volatility from US-Iran uncertainty, with safe-haven buying after reports of no imminent military action.
Jun 14, 2026 1 source