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Central Banks Navigate Rate Decisions as Iran Conflict Pressures Inflation

Central banks across multiple regions are reassessing monetary policy as geopolitical tensions complicate inflation trajectories. Egypt's inflation moderated for a second consecutive month, positioning policymakers to potentially hold rates steady in July despite regional instability. Japan's producer prices accelerated in May, reflecting sustained energy cost pressures tied to the Iran conflict. The Bank of Japan is expected to implement two rate increases this year, with the first anticipated next week as persistent inflation concerns mount. Kenya's central bank maintained its benchmark rate for the second consecutive decision, citing monitoring of the conflict's economic ripple effects.