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Reported Earlier, Japan Household Spending (YoY) For November -0.4% Vs. -0.6% Est.; -1.3% Prior
The Bank of Japan expects salaries to continue rising this year, and interest rate hikes are imminent.
① The Bank of Japan released a report stating that many companies believe it is necessary to continue raising wages, which indicates an increased possibility of interest rate hikes; ② The Bank of Japan also upgraded its economic assessment for two regions, stating that the economy in the remaining areas is moderately recovering or rebounding; ③ The Bank of Japan will hold a meeting from January 23 to 24, and Analysts expect that an interest rate hike may be announced.
Reported Earlier, Japan 10-Year JGB Auction Preliminary 1.140% Vs. 1.084% Prior
Reported Earlier, Au Jibun Bank Japan Services Purchasing Managers' Index For December 50.9 Vs. 51.4 Est.; 50.5 Prior
Wall Street investment banks are all bullish: Japanese stocks are expected to reach new highs by 2025!
Stock strategists indicate that, driven by corporate governance reforms and strong profits, Japan's stock market is expected to reach a new historical high in 2025.
Japanese stocks continue to soar in 2024: the Nikkei/Yen hits a new year-end closing high, with a total increase of nearly 20% for the year.
① In 2024, the Nikkei 225 Index closed at 39,894.54 points, marking the highest annual closing level in history, surpassing the record set in 1989; ② The Nikkei 225 Index rose by 6,430.37 points throughout the year, up nearly 20% year-on-year, continuing significant growth for two consecutive years; ③ Analysts expect that the outlook for Japan's corporate giants and investor confidence will bolster the performance of Japanese stocks next year.