The bank said the BOJ would continue with those government bond purchases at a rate of about 6 trillion yen ($40.2 billion), and adjust quickly depending on economic trends.
The Bank of Japan ends its negative interest rate policy, opting for its first hike in 17 years
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the court said that the right to marry, have a family and enjoy advantages marriage brings - such as tax deductions and social security benefits - are guaranteed for everyone, and that lack of the legal right to same-sex couples deprives them of their basic right.
Denying same-sex marriage is unconstitutional, a Japanese high court says
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