TOKYO -- With the Bank of Japan set to debate raising its policy rate to 0.75% later this month, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's government is showing little opposition to an increase in borrowing costs.
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As BOJ rate decision nears, Takaichi government signals openness to hike
Weak yen a factor in Tokyo's stance on raising borrowing costs
A Dec. 1 speech by Bank of Japan Gov. Kazuo Ueda has led more market watchers to expect an interest rate hike in December. © Kyodo
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