BoJ’s Masu warns Iran war energy shock could hit Japan harder than 1973 oil crisis
The post BoJ’s Masu warns Iran war energy shock could hit Japan harder than 1973 oil crisis appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Bank of Japan (BoJ) policy board member Kazuyuki Masu said on Thursday that the impact of Iran war-driven energy shock on Japan’s economy may be more severe than 1973 oil crisis, risk requires attention. Key quotes Impact of Iran war-driven energy shock on Japan’s economy could be more serious than the first oil sock in 1973, a risk that warrants attention. Rising personnel expenses, distribution costs and impact of weak yen are elements forming basis for Japan’s inflation. From a long-term perspective, the price of food in general is a key determinant of future inflation. Given Japan is no longer in deflationary period, negative real rates should be addressed as soon as possible. With policy rate near estimated neutral level, BOJ must more closely assess prices, employment and financial conditions for further moves. Market reaction As of writing, the USD/JPY