Japan Central Bank Rate Hike Odds Could Turn on Trump Address
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jan 20 2025
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Source: WSJ
Bank of Japan Interest Rate Decision: The Bank of Japan is expected to raise interest rates this week, contingent on the impact of Donald Trump's inauguration speech on financial markets.
Market Sentiment: Recent comments from Governor Kazuo Ueda and his deputy have increased market expectations for a potential rate hike from the current 0.25% during their upcoming two-day meeting.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
