Bank of Japan Holds Fire While Signaling Rate Hikes Ahead

Markets are digesting a clear general catalyst titled "Bank of Japan Holds Fire While Signaling Rate Hikes Ahead". The facts on the ground are that the Bank of Japan kept interest rates at a three-decade high on Friday while signaling room for future increases as it achieved a long-sought inflation milestone.

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