Bank of Japan signals tightening, benefiting megabanks
The BOJ says underlying inflation is nearing 2% and tightening should ease price pressure, while Fitch expects higher rates to lift Japanese megabank earnings.
What we know
The BOJ says underlying inflation is becoming embedded near 2%, expects tightening to ease price pressures, and notes rising long-end real yields. Fitch says higher rates will improve megabank earnings.
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