
Expectation of Interest Rate Hike in Japan: Analysts Bet on December
According to recent data, more than half of analysts monitoring the Bank of Japan's (BOJ) actions believe that the next interest rate hike could happen in December 2024. In the context of global economic uncertainty and rising inflationary trends, market attention is focused on the possible actions of the central bank, which has long maintained a zero interest rate policy.
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Rise in Consumer Inflation Expectations in the Eurozone
The latest report from the European Central Bank (ECB) indicates a slight increase in consumer inflation expectations in the Eurozone during July 2024. According to a survey conducted among consumers, inflation expectation metrics have risen in both the short-term and long-term perspectives. This may be attributed to various factors, including high energy prices and market volatility, raising concerns among consumers.
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Global Impact of Quantitative Tightening: Central Banks Follow the Trend
Recently, central banks around the world, including the Federal Reserve System of the United States, the European Central Bank, and the Bank of Japan, have initiated a process known as quantitative tightening (QT). This strategy entails reducing the central banks' balance sheets by selling government bonds and other assets, which results in rising interest rates and increased difficulty in accessing funds for borrowers.
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