Core Viewpoint - A Reuters survey indicates that two-thirds of Japanese companies are urging the Bank of Japan to pause interest rate hikes due to the impact of Trump's tariff measures [1] Group 1 - The survey reflects concerns among Japanese businesses regarding the economic implications of U.S. tariffs [1] - Companies are worried that rising interest rates could further strain their operations amid the ongoing trade tensions [1] - The sentiment among Japanese firms highlights the potential for a slowdown in economic growth if the Bank of Japan proceeds with rate increases [1]

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Group 1 - The Japanese yen has maintained strength against the weak US dollar for the third consecutive day, with the latest USD/JPY exchange rate at 146.2680, down 0.25% [1] - Market expectations indicate that the Bank of Japan (BoJ) will raise interest rates again, supported by weakened risk sentiment and new dollar sell-offs, increasing downward pressure on the USD/JPY currency pair [1] - The BoJ's recent monetary policy meeting summary expressed concerns about US trade policies potentially harming Japan's economic growth, with expectations of a slowdown to near potential growth levels before a gradual recovery [1] Group 2 - Japan's Producer Price Index (PPI) rose by 0.2% month-on-month in April, with a year-on-year increase of 4%, which is lower than the previous month's 4.2%, but this had limited impact on the yen [2] - The US dollar is struggling to attract buyers due to lower-than-expected US consumer inflation data, reinforcing market expectations for the Federal Reserve to cut rates at least twice in 2025 [2] - The overall Consumer Price Index (CPI) in the US decreased slightly from 2.4% to 2.3% year-on-year in April, while the core CPI, excluding volatile food and energy prices, rose by 2.8%, in line with expectations [2] Group 3 - The cloud chart indicators for the USD/JPY exchange rate limit upward movement, with declines stalling near the May 1 high [3] - Resistance levels are identified at 147.60 (cloud bottom), 147.77 (Bollinger band upper limit), and 148.65 to 148.70 (December 3 and March 31 lows) [3] - Support levels are noted at 145.73 (May 1 high), 145.50 (conversion line), and 145 (psychological level) [3]

Group 1 - The central bank of Brazil raised the interest rate by 50 basis points to 14.75%, aligning with market expectations [1]

Group 1 - The global trend of interest rate cuts among major central banks has significantly slowed down in April, with only two banks (European Central Bank and Reserve Bank of New Zealand) implementing a total cut of 50 basis points [1] - In contrast to February, when half of the G20 central banks cut rates, the current focus is on the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting amid economic weakness and persistent inflation concerns [1] - The G20 central banks have only tightened by 25 basis points this year, while a total of 325 basis points have been cut through 12 rate cuts [1] Group 2 - Emerging markets show a similar trend, with only 4 out of 13 central banks that held meetings in April opting for a 25 basis point cut, while the remaining 8 maintained their rates [4] - Concerns over capital outflows due to dollar volatility and uncertainty in Federal Reserve policies have led some emerging market central banks to adopt a cautious approach [5] - Turkey unexpectedly raised its rates by 350 basis points to curb capital outflows, contributing to a total tightening of 550 basis points in emerging markets this year, while other central banks have implemented 850 basis points of easing through 14 rate cuts [5]