Bank of Japan poised to raise rates to highest in 17 years
- The Bank of Japan is expected to raise interest rates to 0.5% on Friday, the highest level in 17 years, unless market shocks occur from U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration.
- The Bank of Japan's rate hike aims to align with its 2% inflation target, as inflation has exceeded this target for nearly three years.
- Domestic political uncertainty may rise as Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's coalition faces challenges in passing the budget and upcoming elections.
- The potential interest rate increase has raised concerns about its impact on foreign exchange movements and the overall economic outlook for Japan.
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