BOJ raises interest rates to highest in 17 years
The Bank of Japan raised interest rates on Friday to their highest since the 2008 global financial crisis, underscoring its confidence that rising wages will keep inflation stable around its 2% target.
Bank of Japan raises rates to highest in 17 years
Japan's central bank has increased the cost of borrowing to its highest level in 17 years after consumer price rises accelerated in December. The move by the Bank of Japan (BOJ) to raise its short-term policy rate to "around 0.5 per cent" comes just hours after the latest economic data showed prices rose last month at the fastest pace in 16 months.
BOJ to discuss raising key rate to around 0.5%
The Bank of Japan is holding a policy meeting from Thursday, with attention on whether it will raise interest rates again for the first time since July.
Investors react to interest rate hike from BOJ
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BOJ Raises Short-Term Interest Rates to 0.5% in Widely Expected Move
The board decided to raise the BOJ's short-term policy rate to 0.5% from 0.25% by an 8-1 vote. Board member Toyoaki Nakamura dissented to the decision. BOJ Governor Kazuo Ueda is scheduled to hold a press conference at 3:30 p.m. (0630 GMT) to explain the policy decision.
Bank of Japan hikes interest rate to 17-year high, boosts yen
The Bank of Japan increased interest rates on Friday to their highest in 17 years and signalled more hikes to come, sending the yen higher against the dollar.
Bank of Japan raises interest rates to highest in 17 years, yen jumps
Japan's central bank raised interest rates to their highest since the 2008 global financial crisis and revised up its inflation forecasts.
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BOJ may revert to fuzzy communication after Fed-style rates clarity
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BOJ may revert to fuzzy communication after Fed-style clarity on rates
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