Bank of Japan Holds Back on Rate Hike as Energy Costs and Geopolitics Weigh

54 articles · Updated · Reuters · Apr 17

The Bank of Japan signalled caution over raising interest rates at its upcoming April 28 meeting amid economic uncertainty.
Rising energy costs and geopolitical tensions are fuelling inflation, but policymakers are wary of harming Japan’s fragile economic recovery.
A delayed rate hike keeps the yen weak, supports global carry trades, and has provided a tailwind for Bitcoin and other risk assets.

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