Is the Bank of Japan Truly Independent? In Japan in the mean time… One key theme in 2025 has been a weaker USDJPY, driven by diverging monetary policy paths. While the Bank of Japan (BoJ) has been preparing to raise interest rates, other major central banks, most notably the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed)…
During Abe’s nearly eight-year tenure, the Nikkei more than doubled, reflecting strong market performance. His era also introduced significant corporate governance reforms that helped Japanese shares reach record levels. The yen, however, depreciated by roughly 18% during Abe’s term, trading below 105 per dollar when he left office in 2020. Source link
The “Takaichi Trade” Tokyo Japan The “Takaichi Trade” Explained Global markets have already coined a new phrase called the “Takaichi Trade.” It refers to the market reaction following the election of Japan’s new Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, who is widely seen as a supporter of former leader Shinzō Abe’s economic strategy known as…
Japan in Turmoil: Prime Minister Ishiba Resigns After Election Defeat, LDP Leadership Vote Set for October 4 Japan in Turmoil: What Comes Next After Prime Minister Ishiba Resigns? Tokyo Japan Japanese politics was shaken this week as Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced his resignation as both head of government and president of the ruling…