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The Bank of Japan held monetary settings steady on September 21 and reaffirmed its push toward 2 percent inflation. Board newcomer Goushi Kataoka dissented 8-1, arguing policy was not sufficient to reach the target.
Governor Kuroda said the bank would keep its powerful easing and dismissed concerns about a rift on the board.
The BOJ's continued easing keeps the yen weak and supports dollar strength against it. The direct effect on feed commodity prices is small.
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