Bank of Japan official who noted that even though the central bank had raised interest rates a week earlier, to 0.25% from 0.1%, monetary policy remains lax.
Wall Street heading for second straight day of solid gains in a whipsaw week
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Wages and profits at companies were improving, the Bank of Japan said, in releasing its latest decision, referring to “anecdotal” accounts as well as data it had gathered lately.
The Bank of Japan ends its negative interest rate policy, opting for its first hike in 17 years
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