Be wary of the Bank of Japan's quantitative tightening due to weakness

Overview of last week 5/13 to 5/17 Tokyo Stock Exchange REIT Index High: 1824.85 points Low: 1793 points Closing price: 1800.45 points Compared to the previous week: -0.34% → weak, wary of the Bank of Japan's quantitative tightening. As the Bank of Japan continues to buy government bonds and reduce amounts, a sense of caution that quantitative tightening will begin in earnest became negative material, and stocks targeting investment in logistics facilities and housing were sold. However, one corner of the large office brands was bought, and the market price as a whole

Fisco JapanMay 18 20:04 ET

There is also a view that the Bank of Japan will begin discussions aimed at financial normalization from the next meeting

It is expected that the dollar will continue to be in a state where it is difficult to lower interest rates between Japan and the US, but views have emerged that the Bank of Japan will begin discussions aimed at financial normalization from the next meeting, and it seems unlikely that risk-loving dollar buying/yen sales will expand further. If the depreciation of the yen and the appreciation of the dollar progresses beyond 1 dollar = 156 yen, there is a possibility that market intervention by the Japanese government and the Bank of Japan will be carried out is also likely to be one reason to suppress the rise in the dollar. The April consumer price index is the US economic index scheduled to be announced this week

Fisco JapanMay 13 02:43 ET

Japanese Yen Underperforms in G10 FX After Soft Wage Growth Report

The Japanese yen fell against all major currencies in early European trade on Thursday after soft wage growth figures for March further undermined the prospect of another increase in interest rates by the Bank of Japan.

MT NewswiresMay 9 05:09 ET

Express News | Japan's Inflation-Adjusted Real Wages in March Fall 2.5% Year on Year, Down for 24 Straight Months - Govt

ReutersMay 8 19:30 ET

Express News | Japan March Overtime Pay -1.5% Yr/Yr - Govt

ReutersMay 8 19:30 ET

Express News | Japan March Total Cash Earnings 0.6% Yr/Yr - Govt

ReutersMay 8 19:30 ET