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Bank of Japan Delays Rate Hike Amid Economic Uncertainty

The Bank of Japan is expected to skip a December rate hike due to economic uncertainties, including US tariff strategies and upcoming wage hikes in Japan.

BOJ's Rate Hike Plans Face Uncertainty Amid Small Firms' Wage Struggles

Japan's small firms face higher wage costs, casting doubt on BOJ's ability to raise interest rates. Policymakers monitor if SMEs can sustain pay hikes, crucial for a consumption-le...