CNBC Daily Open: Hawkish hold from BOJ sets central bank stage - CNBC
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- Bank of Japan kept its policy rate steady while raising its inflation forecast due to Iran war concerns.
- Yen rose against the dollar after the BOJ’s hold, indicating a market reaction.
- Iran war worries influenced the BOJ’s outlook, linking geopolitical risk to Japan’s monetary stance.
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