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Business news — September 18, 2026

Business publications published on September 18, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

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  1. BusinessTrade

    Bank of Japan Raises Interest Rates to 31-Year High Amid Inflation Concerns

    The Bank of Japan (BOJ) has raised its policy interest rate to 1.25%, the highest level in 31 years, in a bid to combat rising inflation. The decision, which comes amid soaring crude oil prices and a weakening yen, was made with a majority vote of 7-2. This marks the sixth rate hike under Governor Kazuo Ueda and the shortest interval between rate hikes since 1990. The BOJ has signaled its readiness to continue tightening monetary policy as needed.
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  2. BusinessBillNorth AmericaBudget

    Austria's Inflation Rate Hits 3.2% Due to Rising Energy Prices

    Austria's inflation rate climbed to 3.2% in August, up from 2.8% in July, driven primarily by a 26.3% year-on-year increase in fuel prices. This rise was largely due to higher fuel and heating oil prices, with the transport sector being the main driver of inflation. Despite recent record highs in diesel, heating oil, and gasoline, these have not yet been fully reflected in the August figures. The service sector also contributed significantly to the inflation rate, while a reduction in VAT on staple foods had an inflation-reducing effect, making food cheaper than last year.
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