Bank of Japan likely to maintain interest rates in April

The Bank of Japan is expected to maintain its current interest rate levels during its upcoming meeting, according to sources familiar with the central bank's deliberations. The decision to hold off on a rate hike comes as the economic and price outlook for Japan remains highly uncertain due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. While a final decision may be a close call, the bank is reportedly leaning toward standing pat to spend more time assessing the geopolitical fallout.