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Japan ends negative rate era with 1st hike in 17 years

IndiaTimes Tuesday, 19 March 2024
The Bank of Japan increased interest rates for the first time in over a decade on Tuesday, moving them above zero to signal a shift in its strategy to boost a struggling economy. This move marks the end of the world's final negative interest rate policy and the conclusion of an extensive monetary stimulus program.
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