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Bank of Japan Raises Interest Rates to Highest Level in 31 Years Amid Inflation Concerns

Bank of Japan Raises Interest Rates to Highest Level in 31 Years Amid Inflation Concerns

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The Bank of Japan (BoJ) has raised its benchmark interest rate to 1.0%, marking the highest level seen in more than three decades as policymakers work to contain growing inflationary pressures linked to the recent Middle East conflict. The 25-basis-point increase, announced on Tuesday, is the first rate hike since December and reflects the central […]

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Japan Election Landslide Opens the Door for Takaichi’s Tax Cut Push, but Markets Are Watching Closely

Japan Election Landslide Opens the Door for Takaichi’s Tax Cut Push, but Markets Are Watching Closely

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Japan’s political landscape shifted decisively after a historic election victory handed Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi a powerful mandate — and with it, rising expectations that she will finally deliver on long-promised tax cuts. Takaichi’s Liberal Democratic Party swept Sunday’s election, buoyed by a bold pledge to ease everyday pressure on households by suspending the 8 […]

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