Bank of Japan raised its benchmark interest rate on March 19 for the first time in 17 years. The bank had kept borrowing costs extremely low for many years to encourage Japanese consumers and businesses to spend and invest to boost Japan's economy.

But, with the recent move, the longstanding policy of negative rates meant to fight deflation finally came to an end. Watch the video to know how.


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