BOJ bites the bullet with unexpected policy shift

Japanese central bank's hand forced by criticism over falling yen

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Bank of Japan Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda has faced pressure as the BOJ's ultraloose monetary policy fueled price increases for imported goods. © Reuters

KENICHI ONOZWA, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- The Bank of Japan's surprise adjustment of its interest rate controls on Tuesday will have ripple effects for the economy and keep financial markets on edge over the possibility of another shock.

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