Japan's central bank retains key interest rate while fine-tuning bond purchases for more flexibility

TOKYO -- Japan’s central bank opted Friday to keep its benchmark interest rate at minus 0.1% but said it will fine-tune its bond purchases to allow greater flexibility. The Bank of Japan said that extremely high uncertainties for the economy and prices required a more nimble approach than its…

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