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Bank of Japan hikes policy rates by 25 basis points to highest since 2008

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The Bank of Japan hiked rates by 25 basis points Friday to 0.5% , bringing its policy rate to its highest level since 2008 .

The decision was an 8 -1 split, with board member Toyoaki Nakamura dissenting.

The yield on the 10-year Japanese government bonds rose 1.7 basis points to 1.222% .

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