International Economic

BoJ holds rates but warns of inflation hit due to Iran war

By Frank Prenesti

Date: Thursday 19 Mar 2026

(Sharecast News) - The Bank of Japan held interest rates on Thursday but warned that the US-Israel war on Iran would push up inflation.
Policymakers at the central bank voted 8-1 in favour of keeping the overnight call rate at around 0.75%.

"In the wake of increased tension over the...

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