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Japan wanted inflation and Iran war could grant that wish. But it's not the type Tokyo desires

CNBC Top Stories March 20, 2026 · 6:59 am Read Original
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Japan wanted inflation and Iran war could grant that wish. But it's not the type Tokyo desires

The Iran war is pushing up "cost-push" inflation in Japan as opposed to the "demand-pull" inflation the BOJ seeks.

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Source CNBC Top Stories
Published Mar 20, 2026 · 6:59 am
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