Japan raises interest rates for the first time in 17 years

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Published on March 19, 2024 - Duration: 01:46s

Japan raises interest rates for the first time in 17 years

In a bid to revive stagnant post-financial crisis economies and spur inflation, central bankers globally ventured into uncharted territory in the 2010s by pushing interest rates into negative territory.


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