Japan's central bank has raised its key interest rate to the highest level in three decades, marking a significant milestone in its ongoing effort to normalize monetary policy. The Bank of Japan has been gradually lifting rates from near-zero since 2024, according to BBC World. The move signals confidence in economic recovery and is expected to have broad implications for savers, borrowers, and investors across the region.

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