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Japan Raises Interest Rates to 31-Year High Under U.S. Pressure

The Bank of Japan’s widely expected move followed an unusual campaign by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent for tighter monetary policy.

Japan Raises Interest Rates to 31-Year High Under U.S. Pressure

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