TOKYO -- The Bank of Japan is "nearing" a decision to raise interest rates, policy board member Kazuyuki Masu told Nikkei on Thursday, amid mounting speculation about a hike at the December or January meetings.
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BOJ 'close' to decision to raise rates: policy board member
Masu cites soaring property prices, stresses communication with government
The BOJ voted to keep policy rates unchanged at a meeting in October, despite dissent from two policy board members. (Photo by Nanami Sato)
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