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Former BOJ Official Warns of Stagflation Amid Iran Conflict

4/3/2026

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Nobuyasu Atago, a former central bank official, warns the Iran conflict could trigger supply shocks and weak demand for Japan, as soaring oil prices and a weak yen threaten a naphtha shortage.
Atago predicts stagflation this summer.
The Bank of Japan plans to raise rates while monitoring the conflict's inflation impact.
Senior BOJ official Koji Nakamura notes rising fuel costs could push inflation expectations higher and influence policy decisions.

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Nobuyasu Atago, a former central bank official, warns the Iran conflict could trigger supply shocks and weak demand for Japan, as soaring oil prices and a weak yen threaten a naphtha shortage.
Atago predicts stagflation this summer.
The Bank of Japan plans to raise rates while monitoring the conflict's inflation impact.
Senior BOJ official Koji Nakamura notes rising fuel costs could push inflation expectations higher and influence policy decisions.