The Bank of Japan raised its benchmark rate unexpectedly and also outlined its tapering plans on Wednesday ahead of the Federal Reserve's monetary policy announcement.
The policy board voted 7-2 to lift the uncollateralized overnight call rate to around 0.25 percent from around 0-0.1 percent. The new rate is the highest since late 2008.
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by Renju Jaya
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