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Japan’s interest rate hiked to 31-year high at 1.25% as inflation rises

Bank of Japan raises benchmark interest rate from 1 to 1.25 percent, pledging to help counter inflation risks.

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Japan’s interest rate hiked to 31-year high at 1.25% as inflation rises

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Bank of Japan raises benchmark interest rate from 1 to 1.25 percent, pledging to help counter inflation risks.

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