Article #54480

Le Monde - World News

Le Monde - World News

Title 'Japan's PM hopes to boost growth through public spending. Higher borrowing costs threaten her plans' Source Le Monde - World News
Description The Bank of Japan, the last major central bank to maintain ultra-low interest rates, raised its key rate by a quarter point on Tuesday, bringing it to 1%, the highest level since 1995. This move could dampen business activity and increase the public debt burden, says columnist Isabelle Chaperon.
Link https://www.lemonde.fr/en/economy/article/2026/06/17/japan-s-pm-hopes-to-boost-growth-through-public-spending-higher-borrowing-costs-threaten-her-plans_6754602_19.html Published At 2026-06-17 12:44:13 (2 months ago)
Created At 2026-06-17 12:50:24 Updated At 2026-06-17 12:50:24