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Sep 17
28m 11s

Bank of Japan Hikes to 31-year High

CNBC INTERNATIONAL
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The bank of Japan delivers a quarter point hike, taking rates to the highest level since 1995. But two dissenting votes raise doubts around further normalization, driving the Yen and JGB yields lower. The Bank of England stands pat but warns rates will likely go up, with Governor Andrew Bailey flagging energy costs as a key threat. The S&P 500 sees its best ... Show More
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