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World Business Report: First broadcast 19/03/2024 15:32 GMT : Bank Of Japan ends negative interest rates

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Bank Of Japan ends negative interest rates

First broadcast 19/03/2024 15:32 GMT 

First broadcast 19/03/2024 15:32 GMT : Bank Of Japan ends negative interest rates

BBC World Service - World Business Report, Bank Of Japan ends negative interest rates

The Bank of Japan has raised interest rates for the first time in 17 years.

Japan’s central bank brings era of negative interest rates to an end, with its first rise in 17 years

Japan’s central bank brings the era of negative interest rates to an end with its first rate rise in 17 years. Rahul Tandon looks at why and what this might mean for global markets.

As the government in Pakistan continues to limit access to social media sites, we hear from a digital marketing boss in the country, about the effect on their company.

And as Unilever announces plans to create a stand-alone business for its ice cream products, including Ben & Jerry's and Magnum, we speak to one former Unilever executive about what this could mean for business on both sides of the deal.
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