Reports that the U.S. FOMC unanimously confirmed the direction of monetary policy have strengthened expectations of a move away from Trump, while concerns over the Bank of Japan’s increasingly hawkish stance have also emerged.
Reports that the U.S. FOMC unanimously indicated the direction of monetary policy have emerged, and tomorrow’s stock market is expected to move in response. Market participants are closely watching views on the direction of the move away from Trump.
At the same time, the BOJ’s policy management has been described as tilting toward a more hawkish stance, prompting speculation that it could affect trends in the foreign exchange and stock markets. The market is assessing how it will respond.
The Nikkei Stock Average stood at 64,136.25, up 213.25 points from the previous day (as of 15:45). As domestic and overseas factors intersect, investors are focusing on developments ahead.