
BOJ holds rates, but Iran war inflation pushes Japan toward hike

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The Bank of Japan maintained its interest rate at 0.75%, but a 6-3 vote indicates increasing internal pressure to raise rates due to inflation risks from the Iran war. Three board members advocated for an immediate increase to 1.0%, leading to market speculation that a rate hike could occur as early as June if inflation continues to rise.

