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
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