# BOJ increases policy rate to 6% to contain inflation - Jamaica Observer

> The decision was taken unanimously by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) during meetings held on September 24 and 25, 2026, and takes effect on September 29, 2026.

- Published: 2026-09-29T13:33:30.580Z
- Updated: 2026-09-29T13:33:30.580Z
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- Topics: Politics
- Involves: BOJ increases policy rate to 6.0 per cent, Bank of Jamaica (BOJ), Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), These developments

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- 2026-09-29T13:33:30.580Z - Jamaica Observer: [BOJ increases policy rate to 6% to contain inflation - Jamaica Observer](https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/09/29/boj-increases-policy-rate-6-contain-inflation/)

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