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BOJ keeps 0.5% interest rate as doubts grow

The Bank of Japan on Tuesday kept its interest rate unchanged at 0.5 percent as expected because global economic uncertainties have put Japan's future growth prospects in doubt. Ending a two-day meeting, the BOJ Policy Board voted unanimously to keep... ...full story at Japan Times

from Japan Times on Tue, May 20 2008

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