The move comes in line with expectations from CNBC's survey, where an overwhelming majority of economists predicted a hike.

Editor’s note: This story was updated on January 24th.

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After a long period of stagnation, the return of inflation and wage growth is giving the Bank of Japan room to raise interest rates.

Japan's central bank has raised its key interest rate to about 0.5% from 0.25%, noting that inflation is holding at a desirable target level.