日本央行将利率上调至 0.5%，为 17 年来的最高水平，以对抗不断上升的通货膨胀。 Bank of Japan raises interest rate to 0.5%, highest in 17 years, to combat rising inflation.

由于工资上涨和通货膨胀，日本央行将其关键利率上调至 0.5%，为 17 年来的最高水平。 The Bank of Japan raised its key interest rate to 0.5%, its highest in 17 years, due to rising wages and inflation. 此举旨在维护经济稳定和控制通货膨胀。 This move aims to maintain economic stability and control inflation. 专家预测利率将进一步加息，一些人预测到明年年底利率可能达到 1.25%。 Experts predict further rate hikes, with some forecasting the rate could reach 1.25% by the end of next year. 该决定出台之际，日本的通胀率在 12 月创下 3% 的 16 个月高点，超出了经济学家的预期。 The decision comes as Japan's inflation rate hit a 16-month high of 3% in December, exceeding economists' expectations.