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Yen Falls May Prod BOJ to Hike Rates in October, Ex-Central Bank Executive Says

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15:31 JST, October 8, 2025

TOKYO, Oct 8 (Reuters) – The yen’s recent sharp falls may prompt the Bank of Japan to raise interest rates as soon as this month, former central bank executive Kazuo Momma said on Wednesday.

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