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global market japan wholesale inflation hits 3 year high amid iran oil shock

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Japan wholesale inflation hits 3-year high due to Iran oil shock and weak yen, increasing BOJ rate hike expectations. Channel: input_cost (energy/commodity imports) and fx_passthrough (yen depreciation). Impact is Japan-specific but with global oil price implications.

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  • Japan's CGPI rose 4.9% YoY in April, vs expected 3%.
  • Iran conflict cited as key driver of energy/commodity price surge.
  • BOJ rate hike probability at 70% for June 15-16 meeting.
  • Yen-based import price index rose 17.5% YoY.
Sector verdictCOMMODITY_OILUpmagnitude 2/3 Β· confidence 3/5

Brent crude oil prices likely to spike 2-3% in 48h due to Iran supply disruption fears.

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