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BoJ likely to raise rates next week, barring major market rout following Trump inauguration – Bloomberg
Source Fxstreet
Bloomberg reported on Thursday, citing several unnamed people, that the Bank of Japan (BoJ) is expected to raise interest rates next week, barring a major market rout following US President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration.
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The Bank of Japan (BoJ) will announce its interest rate decision between 03.30 and 05.00 GMT, followed by Governor Kazuo Ueda's press conference at 06.30 GMT.
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