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Unfazed by the possibility of a repeat of "Black Monday," the Governor of the Bank of Japan is resolutely hawkish, still planning to raise interest rates.
Although the Japanese stock market just experienced a "Black Monday" crash earlier this month, the Bank of Japan's determination to raise interest rates does not seem to be shaken. On Friday, Bank of Japan Governor Kuroda Haruhiko stated during a parliamentary questioning session that if Japan's inflation and economic data continue to meet the central bank's expectations, the Bank of Japan will continue to raise interest rates.
The Japanese stock market soared nearly 9% in a single week, the largest increase in four years! Japanese investors are celebrating: the familiar feeling has returned.
According to market data, the Nikkei 225 index rose by 3.6% to 38,062.67 points on Friday, resulting in a stunning 8.7% increase for the week, marking the largest weekly gain since the beginning of the pandemic in April 2020. Meanwhile, the TOPIX index also rose 3% on the day and posted a weekly gain of approximately 8%.
With Fumio Kishida's unexpected resignation, how do market strategists view the Japanese yen, Japanese stocks, and Bank of Japan policies?
Market strategists pointed out that Fumio Kishida's decision not to seek re-election as prime minister may pave the way for new leaders to support the normalization of Bank of Japan policies in Japan.
Japan Post's operating profit in the first quarter increased by 22.2% to 211.4 billion yen.
Japan Post Holdings Co., Ltd. (6178) announced its first quarter results for the fiscal year ending March 2025. Operating revenue decreased by 3.9% YoY to 2.735888 trillion yen, while operating profit increased by 22.2% YoY to 211.449 billion yen. The increase in investment income at Yucho Bank (7182), a subsidiary, and the improvement in capital gains and losses at Japan Post Insurance Co., Ltd. (7181) were contributing factors. Operating revenue for the fiscal year ending March 2025 is expected to decrease by 5.9% YoY to 11.280 trillion yen, while operating profit is expected to increase by 13.7% YoY to 760 billion yen.
Japanese stocks plunged, "squeezing the bubble", is it time to buy low?
The market is betting on a rebound in Japanese stocks, with the growth rate of call options contracts for the Nikkei 225 index exceeding that of put options. The current expected PE ratio of the TOPIX index is 13 times, far lower than that of the US stock market. However, Japanese stocks still face the risk of a strengthening yen and further interest rate hikes by the Bank of Japan.
Hokkaido Electric Power: March 2025 quarter 1 financial statement (Japanese standard) (consolidated) (completion of mid-term review by certified public accountants, etc.)
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