The Bank of Japan is widely expected to keep its policy rate unchanged at 0.5% at the end of a two-day meeting on Wednesday, as the central bank takes time to assess the impact of its last rate hike.

The snacks and soda maker seeks a stronger foothold in the gut-health soft-drink market. Klarna said it will become the exclusive buy-now-pay-later provider at Walmart in the U.S., replacing rival ...