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BackTokyo stock market opens higher, driven by US markets and falling bond yields
Tokyo stock market opens higher, driven by US markets and falling bond yields
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Tokyo stock market opens higher, driven by US markets and falling bond yields

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  • The Tokyo Stock Exchange starts the last session of the week in positive territory, with the Nikkei rising by 0.31% to 64,412.03 points, supported by the consolidation of US stock indices and the decline in bond yields, despite oil remaining above 95 dollars a barrel.
  • The yen strengthens against the dollar and euro on expectations of a rate increase by the Bank of Japan.

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Why It Matters

The session takes place in a context of stabilization of global markets after periods of volatility linked to interest rates and energy prices.

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The Tokyo Stock Exchange starts the last session of the week in positive territory, taking inspiration from the consolidation of US stock indices, with the decline in yields on the bond market, and despite the price of oil still remaining above 95 dollars a barrel.

At the opening, the Nikkei reference list advanced by 0.31% to 64,412.03, marking an increase of 197 points.

On the currency market, the yen continues to strengthen against the dollar, at 155.70, on expectations of an increase in interest rates from the Bank of Japan (Boj), and just above 181 against the euro.

What to Watch

AI outlook — possibilities, not facts

  • The Bank of Japan may signal an imminent interest rate hike in the coming weeks

    Possible · Within weeks

Open Questions

  • How long will the strengthening of the yen last?
  • Will the Bank of Japan actually raise rates at its next meeting?

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This article was originally published by ANSA Economia.

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