European Union & Japan — Bank of Japan

European Union: European Union factories are facing soaring costs and supply shocks due to the Iran war, impacting manufacturing activity and pushing up inflation.

Japan — Bank of Japan: The Japan — Bank of Japan is scheduled to have a rate-setting meeting next week, following the ECB's rate hike in response to inflation.

European Union: Condemned Houthi attacks and reaffirmed commitment to naval mission in the Red Sea.

Japan — Bank of Japan: Under pressure to raise rates as yen weakened to 40-year lows; officials open to faster hikes.

European Union: The European Union deemed Iran's blockade 'contrary to international law' and expanded its sanctions regime, indicating international pressure on Iran.

Japan — Bank of Japan: The Japan — Bank of Japan is considering a hawkish shift to support the Japan — Japanese yen, which has been embattled by rising oil prices and global risk aversion.

European Union: European allies, likely referring to members of the European Union>>>, joined a joint statement condemning Iran>>>'s attacks, demonstrating international diplomatic pressure.

Japan — Bank of Japan: The Japan — Bank of Japan>>>'s gradual interest rate hikes are contributing to higher Japanese government bond yields, influencing market dynamics alongside energy costs.

European Union: Armenia>>>'s Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan>>> is seeking to join the European Union>>> as part of a new geopolitical course.

Japan — Bank of Japan: The Japan — Bank of Japan's previous intervention to support the Japan — Japanese yen is being questioned for its lasting impact, and markets are pricing in a significant chance of an interest rate hike at its upcoming policy meeting.