Japan’s Ex-FX Chief Nakao on Iran Impact, Yen

Former ADB President Takehiko Nakao warned the Iran war is creating downside risks for Asian economies and complicating central-bank responses, increasing policy uncertainty. He flagged the weak yen as a key regional vulnerability and said AI is beginning to lift productivity, which could partially offset economic headwinds.

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Former ADB President Takehiko Nakao warned the Iran war is creating downside risks for Asian economies and complicating central-bank responses, increasing policy uncertainty. He flagged the weak yen as a key regional vulnerability and said AI is beginning to lift productivity, which could partially offset economic headwinds.