Bank of Japan raises interest rates to highest in 17 years, yen jumps
Yen Strengthens After Bank of Japan Raises Rates
The Bank of Japan hiked interest rates to 0.5%, the highest level since October 2008, and pledged to raise rates further if the economy and inflation continue in line with projections. The bank’s pledge to seek more rate hikes sent Japanese government bond yields higher and boosted the yen.
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