Fed and Bank of Japan warn Iran war and AI expansion are raising inflationary pressure
The Fed’s report said tariffs, the Iran war, and the expansion of AI facilities have accelerated price increases, while the Bank of Japan said the Iran war is increasing inflationary pressure. Investors should pay attention, as the two central banks’ assessments could have a direct impact on monetary policy and financial markets.
The Fed said 7 in a report released on 10that tariff measures, the Iran war, and the expansion of artificial intelligence, or AI,-related facilities had “stepped up” price increases. The report said these factors add greater uncertainty to the path of inflation.
The Bank of Japan said 7 on 9that the Iran war is gradually increasing inflationary pressure. It noted that shocks could spread through energy and raw-material prices.
The Fed report also said that tariffs and global tensions are pushing up import prices. In the same report, the expansion of AI facilities was cited as a factor that is increasing demand for certain materials and equipment.
The Bank of Japan said it is wary that geopolitical risks stemming from Iran could translate into supply-side shocks. The report said such shocks could affect a broad range of price indicators.
The two central banks' diagnoses are close in time. What the Federal Reserve and the Bank of Japan have in common is that both classified supply-side shocks as inflation risks.
These reports were released to serve as references for monetary policy decisions and market expectations. The related documents compile quotations from the official reports released by each central bank.
Sources: Reuters
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