TOKYO -- Comments from monetary policymakers have raised investor expectations that Japan's central bank will lift interest rates at its upcoming meeting.
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The Bank of Japan's policy board is expected to discuss a rate hike during a meeting on Jan. 23 and 24. (Photo by Nanami Sato)
TOKYO -- Comments from monetary policymakers have raised investor expectations that Japan's central bank will lift interest rates at its upcoming meeting.