Bank of Japan holds rates at 0.25%, yen weakens to over four-month low

The decision comes a day after the U.S. Federal Reserve cut rates by 25 basis points, bringing the federal funds rate to 4.25%-4.5%.

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Bank of Japan holds rates at 0.25%, yen weakens to over four-month low

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Yen sinks after BoJ holds rates amid caution over Trump’s impact

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