Recent data suggest that Japan’s economy is demonstrating signs of resilience, even as financial markets closely monitor the possibility of a rate hike by the Bank of Japan (BOJ). Investors and analysts are assessing economic indicators such as inflation trends, wage growth, and consumer spending to gauge the central bank’s next policy move. While the BOJ has maintained an accommodative stance for years, mounting pressures from sustained inflation and a strengthening labor market are prompting renewed debate over monetary tightening. The market’s attention remains focused on upcoming policy announcements, which could signal a shift in Japan’s long-standing low-interest-rate environment.
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Japan Economy Shows Some Strength as Markets Weigh BOJ Hike The Wall Street Journal