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.
BOJ hikes benchmark rate to 0.5 percent
The Bank of Japan has decided to raise its benchmark interest rate to around 0.5 percent from 0.25 percent. The BOJ made the decision at a two-day policy-setting meeting that ended on Friday.
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.
BOJ likely to raise rates to highest in 17 years, signal more hikes
The Bank of Japan is expected to raise interest rates on Friday to their highest levels since the 2008 global financial crisis, as a broad stocks rally worldwide calms policymakers' fears U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threats could upend markets.
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.
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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.
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The pace of interest rate cuts has been the focus for much of the world, but in Japan, things are going in the opposite direction. The BOJ just hiked its key policy rate to its highest level in 17 years,
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After a two-day monetary policy meeting, the Bank of Japan (BOJ) decided on Friday to raise its policy interest rate to 0.5 percent from 0.25 percent, marking the highest level in nearly 17 years. Camera: FRANCK ROBICHON.
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