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Bank of Japan Signals More Rate Hikes if Economy Stays on Track
Minutes from the Bank of Japan's July meeting show a consensus to raise interest rates further if economic growth and inflation meet official forecasts.
Kenji Tanaka
Kenji Tanaka is a Tokyo-based correspondent for Wealtoro, specializing in Japanese monetary policy, Asian financial markets, and macroeconomic analysis. He provides insights into the Bank of Japan's decisions and their impact on the regional and global economy.
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