BOJ Rate Hike Possible in April Amid Hawkish Tone and Weaker Yen
ByAinvest
Friday, Apr 3, 2026 2:10 am ET1min read
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The Bank of Japan (BOJ) may raise interest rates this month according to Barclays economists, citing a hawkish tone at the March meeting and a weaker yen. However, uncertainty may linger due to risks of a prolonged Middle East conflict and two weeks having passed since the March meeting.

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