State exco says willing to help villagers but awaiting details.
A hike to 1.25% would bring the BOJ’s policy rate to levels unseen since 1995
BOJ still lags global peers with its policy rate lower than that of the ECB and the US Fed
But the widely expected move failed to prop up the yen, which initially falls
But the widely expected move fails to prop up the yen, which initially falls
Rally organiser accuses ruler's rivals of committing treason, calls for action.
'State exco's media announcement has no legal bearing.'
However, a Putrajaya source declines to confirm whether there is a meeting.
Euro rises; pound sterling slips after Bank of England holds rates but warns of possible hikes