Uncertainty over Japan economic outlook rising considerably

Uncertainty over Japan economic outlook rising considerably

TOKYO, Japan - Bank of Japan Governor Masaaki Shirakawa speaks at a news conference at the BOJ's headquarters in Tokyo on Oct. 31 after the central bank's Policy Board decided to cut its key interest rate to 0.3 percent from 0.5 percent. (Kyodo)

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