UPDATE 2-Japan's wholesale inflation remains elevated, keeps alive BOJ rate-hike view

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* Sept wholesale prices rise 6.8% yr/yr vs forecast +7.6% * Yen-based import prices surge 24.5% yr/yr in September * Data among factors BOJ will scrutinise at October meeting (Adds detail, analyst

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