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Bank of Japan eyes rate hike amid US pressure and yen uncertainty

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The Bank of Japan is anticipated to increase its interest rates this week, amidst growing uncertainty surrounding the yen's future value. This potential rate hike comes as the U.S. exerts increased pressure, prompting close observation of the Bank of Japan's economic outlook and sentiment. AI

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Bank of Japan eyes rate hike amid US pressure and yen uncertainty

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · thejapantimes ·

    With a rate increase expected this week, attention has turned to the Bank of Japan's outlook and mood as the U.S. turns up the heat and the yen's prospects rema

    With a rate increase expected this week, attention has turned to the Bank of Japan's outlook and mood as the U.S. turns up the heat and the yen's prospects remain uncertain. https://www. japantimes.co.jp/business/2026 /09/14/markets/nagata-boj-meeting-preview/?utm_medium=Social&u…

    LINKS japantimes.co.jp/…/nagata-boj-meeting-pre…

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