Japan Market Dec 17: Yen Weakens to 155, US Inflation Pressures BOJ

Описание: TOITOI Japan Market Radio delivers your daily macro briefing for global investors tracking Japanese assets. Today: Nikkei 225 edges up 0.26% to 49,512 while USD/JPY pushes above 155 on renewed US inflation concerns. We analyze how the Fed's higher-for-longer stance complicates BOJ normalization, impacts export competitiveness, and drives yen weakness. Growth stocks underperform with Mothers Index down 1%. Essential insights on interest rate differentials, currency flows, and sector rotation for institutional Japan portfolios.

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Key Points
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• Nikkei 225 +0.26% to 49,512; TOPIX flat at 3,537
• USD/JPY climbs to 155.54 (+0.34%) on persistent yen weakness
• Mothers Index down 1%, signaling growth stock underperformance
• US inflation concerns resurface, challenging Fed disinflation narrative
• Wider US-Japan rate differential pressures yen, supports dollar strength
• Higher USD rates complicate BOJ normalization timeline
• Export competitiveness at risk from stronger dollar dynamics
• Commodities strong: gold in yen +1.39%, crude +1.52%

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Disclaimer
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