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‘Boxed In’ BOJ Set to Hike Next Month, Former Board Member Says

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The Bank of Japan will probably raise its benchmark interest rate next month, validating widespread market speculation, and follow up with another increase as early as January, according to a former BOJ board member.

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Bloomberg Economics ·4h ago

‘Boxed In’ BOJ Set to Hike Next Month, Former Board Member Says

The Bank of Japan will probably raise its benchmark interest rate next month, validating widespread market speculation, and follow up with another increase as early as January, according to a former BOJ board member.