Japan's central bank leaves the rate unchanged

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Source: Marketwatch

The Bank of Japan decided to leave its key interest rate unchanged, said officials after the policy meeting. Central bank policy makers voted unanimously on keeping overnight rate at 0-0.1%. Country's economy has slowed down amid global uncertainty, appreciation of Yen and Thailand flooding. BOJ claimed no changes will be implemented until prices reach at least medium term stability. 

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