Is Japan's "national team" going to be sold?

Recently, several media outlets reported that the Bank of Japan is planning to pave the way for the exit of ETFs. Nomura believes that although the Bank of Japan's sale of its equity Assets is nearing completion and related officials will participate more frequently in monetary policy meetings, discussions about ETF liquidation have yet to be confirmed as starting, with the key still depending on adjustments and decision-making processes within the overall macroeconomic and monetary policy framework.

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The market suddenly experienced a violent fluctuation! Bloomberg: The Bank of Japan's interest rate will rise to 1.1%, and the "explosive volume" of corporate Bonds proves a significant turning point.

According to a Bloomberg economist survey, the Bank of Japan's interest rates are expected to rise to 1.1% by 2027. The market is trying to lock in funds before interest rate hikes, and the surge in corporate Bonds issuance demonstrates that an economic turning point is approaching.

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Nikkei May Decline Amid Concerns About Borrowing Costs -- Market Talk

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Stock Market Today: Global Benchmarks Trade Mixed as Investors Continue to Eye Trump

BNN BloombergFeb 17 22:30

Decision analysis: Hong Kong stocks have surged, and Goldman Sachs has also turned around! Beware of the terrifying impact of tariffs from Europe and the United States, as the Japanese yen strengthens.

On Monday (February 17), Asian stock markets rose slightly, with Hong Kong Technology stocks performing well. Meanwhile, strong economic growth in Japan contrasts with weak retail sales in the USA, driving the yen up against the dollar.

FX168Feb 17 17:41

【Japan Stock Review】 GDP exceeds expectations, fueling interest rate hike! The Nikkei 225 barely holds at 0.039 million, be wary of Trump's Autos tariffs.

On Monday (February 17), the Japanese stock market rose due to the 2024 fourth quarter GDP growth exceeding expectations, primarily driven by increased corporate spending and unexpected growth in Consumer spending. This heightened market expectations for more interest rate hikes while alleviating investor concerns about the USA possibly imposing tariffs on imported Autos.

FX168Feb 17 17:14