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flag BOJ policymakers split on raising rates, citing mixed economic signals and cautious inflation outlook.

flag Bank of Japan policymakers remain divided on raising interest rates, with two members pushing for a hike to 0.75% despite the rate holding steady at 0.5%. flag While some cite improving economic data and inflation progress, others urge caution due to weak core inflation expectations, global uncertainties, and Japan’s history of deflation. flag The central bank emphasizes a data-dependent approach, focusing on wage trends and economic momentum before any policy shift.

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