[Institution: Bank of Japan Likely to Keep Interest Rates Unchanged in March] Jin10 Data, March 11 – T. Rowe Price portfolio manager Vincent Chung stated in a report that the Bank of Japan is likely to keep interest rates unchanged in March due to the need for more time to reassess the current geopolitical situation. He believes the bank may take monetary policy action in April, as wage negotiation data will be available by then. He noted that recent oil price increases have exacerbated inflation risks, and persistently high oil prices could become a long-term drag on the central bank's policy stance. Chung also pointed out that the market may be concerned about potential yen intervention, but the recent depreciation of the yen aligns with other foreign exchange peers. He added that if the Bank of Japan sends a dovish signal at its March meeting, it could exert further pressure on the yen.