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Japan's Inflation Hits 3.6%, BOJ Faces Trade Turmoil

4/18/2025

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Japan's inflation surged to 3.6% in March, marking three years above the Bank of Japan's 2% target. As U.S. trade discussions loom, the BOJ is poised to revise its GDP growth outlook, grappling with tariff threats. Amid these challenges, the central bank strives to keep interest rates steady at 0.5%.

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Japan's inflation surged to 3.6% in March, marking three years above the Bank of Japan's 2% target. As U.S. trade discussions loom, the BOJ is poised to revise its GDP growth outlook, grappling with tariff threats. Amid these challenges, the central bank strives to keep interest rates steady at 0.5%.