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- Interest Rate Hike: An increase in the benchmark interest rate set by a central bank, aimed at influencing inflation, currency value, and economic activity.
- Monetary Policy: The process by which a central bank manages interest rates and money supply to achieve economic objectives like controlling inflation and fostering growth.
- Bank of Japan (BOJ): Japan's central bank, responsible for issuing currency and implementing monetary policy to ensure price stability and financial system stability.