TOKYO, June 4 : The Bank of Japan is expected to raise interest rates this month unless a sharp escalation in the Middle East conflict upends markets, three sources said, as rising fuel costs from the energy shock add to mounting price pressure in the economy.With hostilities flaring anew in the Iran war, cen

Tokyo, June 2 (Jiji Press)--The Bank of Japan is seriously considering raising interest rates to 1 pct to counter upside inflation risks as the war in Iran keeps crude oil prices…

TOKYO, June 3 : Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said the central bank must discuss the pros and cons of raising interest rates if inflationary risks outweigh downside risks to…