Japan wanted inflation and Iran war could grant that wish. But it's not the type Tokyo desires
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Source: CNBC
Published: 2026-03-20 17:53 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Education, Middle East, Asia, Military & Defence, Iran, Energy, Economy & Finance, World News, Business & Economy, War & Conflict, Asia Pacific
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The Bank of Japan has long stated that sustained levels of inflation will help it move ahead with policy normalization, after having ended the world's only negative interest rate regime in 2024.
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