Bank of Japan raises interest rates

Source: Dukascopy Bank SA
As the US Federal Reserve considers decreasing rates, the Bank of England being set to cut this week and the European Central Bank already have cut rates, the Bank of Japan faces a different situation and has raised base interests rates. The event has caused a move of the USD/JPY rate to the 150.00 mark.
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