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BOJ rate hike signals faster pace of tightening amid inflation risks, weak yen: Economists

BOJ rate hike signals faster pace of tightening amid inflation risks, weak yen: Economists
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Summary

The central bank raised rates on Friday (Sep 18) to a ‌31-year high of 1.25 per cent, pressing ahead with policy normalisation as inflation risks remain elevated.

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