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Yen slumps after BOJ hikes rates as expected

Reported by Vivek Joshi (Copy Editor) · Economic Times - Markets ·

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Yen slumps after BOJ hikes rates as expected. The yen declined against major currencies after the Bank of Japan raised interest rates. Japan's core inflation remained steady near the central bank's target. The British pound held at a two-and-a-half-month low after the Bank of England's decision. The Aussie dollar advanced as inflation risks materialized for policymakers. Bitcoin and ether saw modest gains in cryptocurrency trading. The yen declined against major currencies after the Bank of Japan raised interest rates. Japan's core inflation remained steady near the central bank's target.

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