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Japan's Trade Deficit Narrows as Exports Rebound 3.1% in October
The latest statement from the Governor of the Bank of japan: consideration will be given to the recent changes in exchange rates!
Although Takeda Kazuo did not mention monetary policy, the market interpreted his statement as a signal that the Bank of Japan may raise interest rates next month.
In October, Hong Kong's CPI rose by 1.4% year-on-year and increased by 2.2% month-on-month.
In October 2024, Hong Kong's overall consumer prices increased by 1.4% compared to the same month last year, which is lower than the corresponding increase in September 2024 (2.2%).
Japan October CPI Eyed for Strength of Price Pass-Through -- Market Talk
BoJ's Ueda: We Decide Monetary Policy Meeting by Meeting on Basis of Information Available
BoJ's Ueda: Technological Advancements Bring New Risks to Financial Stability
Breaking news from japan! Prime Minister Ishiba will announce a 21.9 trillion yen economic stimulus plan.
Bloomberg in the usa cites recent reports from japanese media that Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba will announce a $140 billion economic stimulus plan to address a series of challenges such as inflation and wage growth. According to japanese NHK, the total package will amount to 21.9 trillion yen, slightly higher than last year's series of measures.
Market Chatter: Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba Plans 21.9 Trillion Yen Stimulus Package
Is the Bank of Japan preparing to raise interest rates again? Pay attention to five major issues.
The Bank of Japan is preparing to raise interest rates again, but what has the market speculated on is the pace and duration at which the central bank will increase the still low borrowing costs. Here are the recent communication guidelines from the Bank of Japan regarding the possible timing and extent of the final interest rate hike: 1. What has the Bank of Japan said and done so far? The Bank of Japan ended negative interest rates in March and raised its short-term policy target level to 0.25% in July. Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda stated on November 18 that the economy is moving toward sustained wage-driven inflation, which is the latest sign that a rate hike is imminent. Ueda also mentioned the appropriateness of raising rates at the right time.
Japan Narrowing Trade Gap, Exports To China Shine
Japan's Ishiba Set to Announce $140 Billion Stimulus, NHK Says
Yen Strengthens, Aided by Prospects for Potential FX Intervention by Japan -- Market Talk
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Japan Union Chief Calls for Ishiba to Step Up Wage Hike Efforts
To what extent can the Bank of Japan raise interest rates.
The Bank of Japan is preparing to raise interest rates again, but the market is still speculating on how quickly it will increase the still low borrowing costs.
The divergence in monetary policies between the European Central Bank and the Bank of Japan has attracted attention, with the market betting on the strengthening of the yen against the euro.
Strategists from Rabobank, Nomura Securities, and SMBC Nikko Securities expect that by the end of next year, the Euro will fall to a low point of 1 Euro to 140-150 Japanese Yen.
Strong exports to China drove Japan's overall exports in October to exceed expectations by more than 3%.
Led by the growth in shipments of chip manufacturing equipment and medical supplies; Japan's exports to China and other Asian countries increased, while exports to the United States and Europe declined.
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Japan Records Trade Deficit for the Fourth Month Straight Despite Export Recovery
Japan's Trade Outlook Fraught With Risks -- Market Talk