UPDATE 4-BOJ lifts rates to 31-year high, flags shift in policy focus

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* BOJ raises policy rate to 1.25% from 1% as widely expected * Decision made by 7-2 vote, doves Asada and Sato dissent * BOJ warns of broadening price pressure, inflation overshoot risk * Yen falls on

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