Macro

BOJ holds 0.75%; FY26 core inflation forecast jumps 2.8%

Bank of Japan held policy rate 0.75% April, 6-3 hawkish split. Iran oil impact bumped FY26 core inflation outlook 1.9% to 2.8%, signaling more hike room.

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