Event Brief
BOJ Likely to Maintain Rates Amid Middle East Tensions
Filed: Mar 17, 2026 at 4:04 AM ET
Summary: The Bank of Japan is expected to hold rates steady as geopolitical tensions impact economic forecasts.
WHO: Bank of Japan
WHAT: Monetary policy decision
WHEN: Mar 17, 2026 at 1:36 AM ET
WHERE: Tokyo
WHY: Ongoing Middle East conflict affecting economic outlook
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