Japan's 10-year government bond yield surged to 2.54%, the highest in 29 years since June 1997, driven by oil prices breaking $100 per barrel amid Middle East tensions and the Bank of Japan's hawkish stance signaling potential acceleration of rate hikes to combat inflation risks.
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Japanese 10-Year Bond Yield Hits 29-Year High on Oil Prices, Rate Hike Expectations
Japan's 10-year government bond yield surged to 2.54%, the highest in 29 years since June 1997, driven by oil prices breaking $100 per barrel amid Middle East tensions and the Bank of Japan's hawkish stance signaling potential acceleration of rate hikes to combat inflation risks.
Bank of Japan board members expressed concerns over Iran war uncertainty while maintaining moderate economic growth outlook, debating whether oil price surge requires policy response as they held rates at 0.75% with members warning of potential second-round inflation effects and missed policy timing risks
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St. Louis Fed President Says Risks Shifting More Toward Inflation Than Employment
St. Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem warns inflation risks are intensifying beyond employment concerns as rates remain significantly above the 2% target, while policy uncertainty persists amid competing scenarios for future rate adjustments
ECB President Christine Lagarde warns short-term inflation risks are tilted upward due to Middle East conflicts, emphasizing data-dependent monetary policy approach while uncertainty around eurozone inflation outlook increases significantly following war outbreak
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BOJ Chief - 'Both Upside Inflation, Downside Growth Risks Present...Difficult to Provide General Answer'
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda warns that Iran war-driven energy price shocks pose dual risks of upside inflation and downside growth pressures, making policy responses exceptionally challenging as central banks navigate uncertain global economic conditions.
Bank of Korea Governor Lee Chang-yong states temporary supply shocks from Iran conflict don't warrant interest rate response, while acknowledging increased inflation risks. Lee assesses stagflation possibility as low given current economic conditions and policy support measures.
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Lee Chang-yong - 'Undeniable Fact That Inflation Risks Have Risen'
Bank of Korea Governor Lee Chang-yong acknowledges heightened inflation risks, signaling potential shift in monetary policy stance amid growing price pressures
ANZ expects Bank of Korea to freeze base rate at 2.50% on April 10th while maintaining hawkish forward guidance amid Middle East shock concerns, with inflation risks potentially leading to 25bp rate hike in second half of 2026 as depreciation pressures and supply shocks threaten growth outlook
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[Monetary Policy Committee Interview]Barclays - 'Unanimous Rate Freeze in April... Multiple Scenarios Presented'
Barclays predicts Bank of Korea will unanimously freeze rates at April 10 meeting despite Iran-related inflation risks, expecting multiple policy scenarios as uncertainty over Strait of Hormuz closure persists, with rate hike timing unlikely before late Q3 at earliest
ING forecasts Bank of Korea will unanimously freeze rates in April amid Iran war uncertainties, but expects hawkish shift in forward guidance and potential rate hike in July as inflation risks mount, while revising South Korea's 2026 growth forecast down to 2.0% and inflation up to 2.5%.
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[Monetary Policy Committee Interview]ING - 'Unanimous Rate Freeze Expected in April... Likely Hike in July'
ING forecasts Bank of Korea will unanimously freeze rates in April amid Iran war uncertainties, but expects hawkish shift in forward guidance and potential rate hike in July as inflation risks mount, while revising South Korea's 2026 growth forecast down to 2.0% and inflation up to 2.5%.
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