Reasons behind the Chaos in the Japanese markets
Japanese stocks plunged after Shigeru Ishiba’s surprise victory over Sanae Takaichi in the ruling party’s leadership race. Many investors had bet on more monetary stimulus from Takaichi, but the unexpected outcome has rattled market confidence.?
??Nikkei 225 Faces Major Decline
The Nikkei 225 index dropped by 4.8% to reach 37,919.55 as the month and quarter came to a close, leaving investors wary of Japan’s economic future. The index ended the month down by 2.02%, with a difficult third quarter showing a total drop of 4.2%.?
?? Yen Strengthens, Bond Futures Struggle
In currency markets, the yen fell 0.36%, trading at 142.65 per dollar. Meanwhile, bond futures for December delivery fell by 57 ticks to 144.65, highlighting the broader uncertainty in Japan’s financial landscape.?
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