TOKYO -- Japan's scandal-mired politics, the persistently weak yen and robust wage hikes offered by Japanese companies all played a part in the Bank of Japan's decision on Tuesday to raise interest rates for the first time in 17 years.
In late 2023, the view was already gaining momentum within the BOJ that its negative interest rate policy should be scrapped by spring, given the favorable economy and the lack of government objections.
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