Tokyo, June 3 (Jiji Press)--The Bank of Japan plans to discuss raising its policy interest rate to 1 pct, likely at its upcoming policy-setting meeting, Jiji Press learned Wednesday. The Japanese central bank will hold its next two-day Policy Board meeting from June 15. The BOJ

Tokyo, June 2 (Jiji Press)--The Bank of Japan is seriously considering raising interest rates to 1 pct to counter upside inflation risks as the war in Iran keeps crude oil prices…

TOKYO, June 3 : Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said the central bank must discuss the pros and cons of raising interest rates if inflationary risks outweigh downside risks to…