Bank of Japan hikes rates to 31-year high to battle inflation
The Bank of Japan raised its benchmark interest rate to a 31-year high to combat inflation. Pressure to tighten monetary policy further increased after a spike in oil prices caused by the West Asia crisis, marking a decisive move away from Japan's long era of ultra-low rates.
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A 31-year-high policy rate signals a historic turn in Japanese monetary policy.
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- The Bank of Japan hiked rates to a 31-year high.
- The move aims to battle inflation.
- An oil-price spike from the West Asia crisis added tightening pressure.
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