TOKYO: Some Bank of Japan policymakers saw the need to accelerate the pace of interest rate rises or bring them closer to the central bank's "goal" soon, a summary of opinions at its September meeting showed, heightening the chance of more rate hikes.But investors sold the yen on receding bets for a back-to-b

TOKYO: Some Bank of Japan policymakers saw the need to accelerate the pace of interest rate rises or bring them closer to the central bank's "goal" soon, a summary of opinions at its September meeting showed, heightening the chance of more rate hikes.But investors sold the yen on receding bets for a back-to-b

TOKYO, Oct 2 : Annual core inflation in Japan's capital accelerated in September at its fastest pace in 10 months, highlighting mounting price pressure and bolstering the case for further interest rate hikes from the central bank.The data, widely regarded as a leading indicator of nationwide trends, will be a