Government pressure likely prompted BOJ policy change | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis

The Bank of Japan’s surprise interest rate adjustment on Dec. 20 may be a sign it is finally caving into intense government pressure after feeling it for months, according to political and market insiders.

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