BOJ's record bond buying highlights challenge for yield cont

The Bank of Japan bought a record 23.69 trillion yen ($182 billion) worth of government bonds in January, data showed on Wednesday, underscoring its resolve to defend its yield cap from attack by investors betting on a near-term interest rate hike.

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