Which Direction for Japan’s Economy? | Presented by CME Group

The Bank of Japan's policy rate sits at 75% after ending negative rates in 2024 with expectations for one to three more 25 basis point hikes this year, pushing rates toward 1% to 1 and a4%. Goldman Sachs sees the topics up over 10% in the next 12 months, while some Nikkay targets aim for 52,000 to 55,000 by year end on 8 to 9% earnings growth. The bull case hinges on wage growth above 5% in Shunto negotiations and GDP around 1% reinforcing recovery.If rate hikes happen, Japanese financials win from wider ma ...