... election outcome will not lead to a dramatic shift in economic policy. The Japanese Nikkei 225 index rose approximately 0.4% on Friday, anticipating the continuation of accommodative monetary policy regardless of political reshuffling. Meanwhile, the Japanese yen weakened to ¥148 per $1, reaching its lowest levels in recent years, under pressure from a combination of political intrigue and expectations that the Bank of Japan will maintain its ultra-loose stance due to low inflation (around 3% in Tokyo). Overall,...

... target. Some softness in the ECB’s rhetoric (pause in rate hikes) was offset by improving economic sentiment in Germany, resulting in the euro ending the week without significant changes against the dollar. Among currencies of developed countries, the Japanese yen attracted focus as it weakened to ¥148 per $1. The pressure on the yen is attributed to a combination of domestic political uncertainty and the persistently ultra-loose stance of the Bank of Japan. The market expects that even after elections, the ...

... continued to fluctuate near multi-year highs, finishing the week with a slight increase. Financial results from Japanese corporations for the second quarter generally pleased investors, while a weak yen remains supportive for export-oriented sectors. The Japanese yen stabilized after recent weakening around ¥145–146 per $1, receiving support from falling US bond yields. The Bank of Japan maintained its ultra-loose monetary policy at its late July meeting, leaving the key rate negative and only slightly adjusting ...

... reassessment of expectations regarding the Federal Reserve's interest rates, which helped partially stabilize sentiment on Monday. The Japanese Nikkei 225 index and other Asian indicators are showing cautious growth in anticipation of fresh macro data. European ... ... Investors will analyze it for discussions about potential changes to ultra-loose policy against the backdrop of rising inflation and yen volatility. Any hints at a more "hawkish" stance could influence the yen's exchange rate and sentiments in Asia....

... China previously lowered key rates (by a total of 0.25 pp in June and July) and is ready to continue easing policy to avoid deflation. These measures aim to help achieve the GDP growth target of ~5% in 2025. Elsewhere in Asia, positivity prevails. The Japanese Nikkei 225 is holding near multi-year highs – a weak yen and strong corporate reports support exporters; the Bank of Japan maintains its ultra-easy policy, and the yen has stabilized around ¥145 per $1. India also stands out: its stock indices are hitting records, and the economy is expected to grow by ...