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AI-generatedThe article discusses BOJ's potential rate hike due to persistent energy shock from Iran war, affecting Japan's fuel-import-dependent economy. The channel is input_cost: rising oil prices and weak yen increase import costs, squeezing corporate margins and consumer spending. Japan is a major LNG and crude importer; higher energy costs directly impact refining margins and industrial production. The impact is country-specific (Japan) with global energy price implications.
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- BOJ March meeting minutes reveal many board members considering rate hike if energy shock from Iran war persists.
- BOJ maintained short-term policy rate at 0.75% in March.
- Inflation projected around 3% for two consecutive years due to rising oil prices and weak yen.
- Middle East tensions complicate policy outlook, could negatively impact corporate profits and economy reliant on fuel imports.
Brent crude oil prices up 3-5% in 48h on Iran war supply disruption fears.
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