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Japan's Inflation Slows as Bank of Japan Raises Interest Rates to 31-Year High

Japan's inflation rate slowed in August, prompting the central bank to hike interest rates to their highest level since 1995, signaling a shift in monetary policy.

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Japan's inflation slows for first time in four months

Bloomberg Economics ↗

Bank of Japan raises interest rates to 1.25 percent

Financial Times ↗

BOJ rate hike passes with 7-2 board split

CNBC International ↗

BOJ signals possible further rate hikes soon

Japan Times ↗

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