BOJ minutes show dissent for faster hikes as price risks skew higher
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The minutes show the Bank of Japan's July hold was not unanimous, with board member Takata Hajime pushing for an immediate move to around 1.25% on the view that global inflation risks warranted a more nimble approach. The broader board leaned toward caution, wanting more time to
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