Former BOJ board member Makoto Sakurai says the Bank of Japan may raise interest rates twice more by March 2027 as inflation from the Iran conflict mounts.

The Bank of Japan raised rates to 1%, a 30-year high. Most economists expect another hike to 1.25% by year-end, with major implications for crypto and risk

The Bank of Japan raised rates to 1%, the highest since 1995. Economists expect another hike by December 2026, raising risks for Bitcoin and crypto markets.