Bank of Japan set to keep rates steady as Iran war clouds outlook - Reuters

Bank of Japan set to keep rates steady as Iran war clouds outlook  Reuters

Bank of England expected to hold rates steady despite inflation risk

No immediate need to change policy given weak labour market and lack of corporate pricing power, says governor

Bank of Japan keeps policy rate steady while raising inflation forecast on Iran war worries

The decision to keep rates steady came in a split 6-3 vote, and was in line with Reuters-polled analysts' estimates.

Billionaire Ray Dalio says you should have up to 15% of your money in gold because of uncertainty around the Iran war

The world is changing quickly, including with more transactions taking place away from the dollar system, says Dali.o

By Joy Wiltermuth

Bank of Japan holds rates steady despite weak yen

The war in Iran was a factor in keeping the policy rate at 0.75% at the April meeting.

Investors react to BOJ's decision to hold rates

BOJ holds rates at 0.75% as Middle East conflict fuels 2.8% inflation forecast

BoT set to leave interest rates unchanged

Local research centres expect the Bank of Thailand to leave interest rates unchanged at Wednesday's meeting, adopting a wait-and-see approach amid the ongoing war in the Middle East.