Yen dives to 156, fresh 34-year low after BOJ policy decision
TOKYO -- The Japanese currency fell sharply to 156 to the dollar on Friday, after the Bank of Japan held firm to its monetary policy, heightening threats of government intervention.
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Bank of Japan keeps monetary policy unchanged, sees slightly higher inflation in fiscal 2024
The Bank of Japan kept its policy rate unchanged Friday after its monetary policy meeting, holding its benchmark policy rate at 0%-0.1%.
Japanese yen weakens to 156 against dollar after Bank of Japan leaves rates unchanged
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