The Bank of Japan raised its key interest rate to about 0.5% from 0.25% Friday, noting that inflation is holding at a desirable target level.
The move comes hours after the latest economic data showed prices rose last month at the fastest pace in 16 months.
The Bank of Japan has raised its key interest rate to about 0.5% from 0.25%, noting that inflation is holding at a desirable target level.
After a long period of stagnation, the return of inflation and wage growth is giving the Bank of Japan room to raise interest rates.
The Bank of Japan raised interest rates on Friday in a widely expected move, reflecting its growing optimism that wages will continue rising and keep inflation sustainably around its 2% target.
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