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Bank of Japan raises interest rates to highest in 17 years, yen jumps
The Bank of Japan raised interest rates on Friday to their highest since the 2008 global financial crisis and revised up its inflation forecasts, underscoring its confidence that rising wages will keep inflation stable around its 2% target.
Japan Raises Interest Rates to Highest Level Since 2008
After a long period of stagnation, the return of inflation and wage growth is giving the Bank of Japan room to raise interest rates.
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 decision by the central bank came at the end of a two-day policy board meeting in Tokyo.
Bank of Japan raises rates to highest in 17 years
The move comes hours after the latest economic data showed prices rose last month at the fastest pace in 16 months.
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I spent $50 to sleep in a capsule pod at a Tokyo airport. It wasn't restful, but it was worth it for the convenience.
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Masahiro Nakai, a TV host and former pop star in Japan, retires after sexual assault report
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Japan rates’ fate rests on Trump-Ishiba bromance
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Japan Inc will struggle to follow SoftBank's lead and go big with Trump
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