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ECB raises policy rate by 0.25%, first hike in two years and nine months, boosting yields.
The European Central Bank decided on the 11th to raise its policy rate by 0.25%. This is the first rate hike in two years and nine months, since September 2023. The euro-dollar pair recovered to 1.2081 dollars in January 2026, and the euro-yen pair was bought up to 187.70 yen on April 15, 2026. However, the Bank of Japan decided at its June monetary policy meeting to raise rates from 0.75% to 1.0%, which could somewhat restrain risk-seeking euro buying and yen selling.
ECB raises policy rate by 0.25%, first hike in two years and nine months, boosting yields.
ECB rate hike lifts euro-area yields, including German bunds.
BOJ raises rates from 0.75% to 1.0%, supporting JGB yields.