Bank of Japan Set to Hold Rates Amid Middle East Uncertainty

53 articles · Updated · Reuters · Apr 20

The Bank of Japan is expected to keep interest rates unchanged at its April meeting amid heightened uncertainty from the ongoing Middle East conflict.
Sources indicate the central bank will likely signal readiness to raise rates as soon as June if inflationary pressures persist, despite current market volatility.
Delaying rate hikes could risk yen depreciation and higher import costs, while a cautious approach reflects concerns about economic fallout from surging oil prices.

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