BOJ raises short-term interest rates to 0.5% in widely expected move
The Bank of Japan raised interest rates on Friday in a widely expected move, reflecting its growing optimism that wages will continue rising and keep inflation sustainably around its 2% target.
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Bank of Japan raises rates to highest in 17 years
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Bank of Japan raises interest rate, highest in 17 years
Recent data show Japanese workers are gaining better wages and are generally set to receive solid pay raises in their ...
Yen on guard ahead of BOJ decision; dollar set for weekly loss
The yen was front and centre for currency markets on Friday ahead of a Bank of Japan (BOJ) policy decision where it is all ...