Bank of Japan Cuts Key Rate, Nikkei Plunges

The Bank of Japan lowered its key interest rate to 0.3% Friday, down from an already record low 0.5%, to help stave off a prolonged recession.  The Nikkei 225 index plunged 5% after three of the eight board members dissented in favor of a larger cut. (Bloomberg)

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