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Japan just lifted rates to about 1.25% for the first time since the mid-90s, and that small policy move has put a spotlight on domestic financial stocks suddenly facing a very different world for deposits and loans. That shift creates both potential openings and new risks for anyone with money in the market. This article walks through 3 Japanese financial stocks exposed to this rate story and explains how each might be affected. The three stocks below are just a sample pulled from a broader...