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Japan business sentiment hits eight-year high, boosting rate hike case

Original: Japan business mood reaches 8-year high, bolsters case for BOJ hikes

Japanese companies' mood has climbed to its strongest level in eight years, according to a widely watched business sentiment survey. The upbeat reading points to growing confidence among manufacturers and service firms, strengthening expectations that the Bank of Japan could raise interest rates further. The news was picked up by Reuters and multiple US radio outlets, fuelling discussion about the timing of Japan's next policy move.

Why now: Investors are watching for signals on when the Bank of Japan will raise interest rates next.

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