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Bank of Japan raises interest rates

Bank of Japan may revert to fuzzy communication after Fed-style clarity on rates

THE Bank of Japan, after clearly signalling last week’s interest rate hike, may return to its accustomed fuzzy guidance about central bank policy to maintain flexibility when it eventually begins to consider how much tightening is enough.

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Bank of Japan raises interest rate to about 0.5%, citing higher wages and inflation

The Bank of Japan raised its key interest rate to about 0.5% from 0.25% Friday, noting that inflation is holding at a desirable target level. “The economy is gradually recovering,” BOJ Gov. Kazuo Ueda told reporters after a two-day policy board meeting in Tokyo.

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Japan Raises Interest Rates to Highest Level Since 2008

The return of inflation and wage growth is giving the Bank of Japan room to raise interest rates and declare the end of a long period of stagnation.

Japan Gains Confidence in Exiting Rock-Bottom Borrowing Costs

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The Fed Isn't the Only Central Bank Making Moves. Japan's Yen Jumps Ahead of BoJ Decision.

While markets are on edge on a historic Federal Reserve decision day, another central bank could also have a massive impact on stocks this week. The Bank of Japan's September meeting ends on ...

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Bank of Japan Must Weigh Trump Trade Threats as It Tightens Policy

Setting rates in Japan will become a delicate balancing act if tariffs materialize.

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Stock market today: Asian shares gain after S&P 500 climbs to a record and Bank of Japan raises rate

Asian shares advanced Friday after U.S. stocks rose to a record and the Bank of Japan raised its key lending rate.

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