Diversified Industrials Distribution

Nishikawa Keisoku Co., Ltd.

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The Japanese stock market experienced gains, with the TOPIX index rising over 1% and the Nikkei 225 index increasing by 0.8%. According to ChainCatcher, these movements reflect positive investor sentiment in the market.

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BlackRock, Inc.

Nomura Holdings, Inc.

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Japanese Stock Indices Show Gains

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The Bank of Japan maintained its interest rate at 0.75%, but a 6-3 vote indicates increasing internal pressure to raise rates due to inflation risks from the Iran war. Three board members advocated for an immediate increase to 1.0%, leading to market speculation that a rate hike could occur as early as June if inflation continues to rise.

- The Bank of Japan maintained interest rates at 0.75%, but a 6-3 split among board members indicated growing internal pressure for a policy tightening.  
- The rise in energy costs and inflation risks due to the Iran war has led to increased market expectations for a potential rate hike to 1.0%.  
- Analysts suggest that the BOJ might implement this hike as early as June if inflationary pressures persist.

BOJ holds rates, but Iran war inflation pushes Japan toward hike

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Japan's job-to-applicant ratio for March was reported at 1.18, aligning with market expectations, according to Jin10. This figure represents a slight decrease from the previous month's ratio of 1.19, indicating a minor shift in the job market dynamics.

Kyodo Printing Co., Ltd.

Japan's March Job-to-Applicant Ratio Matches Expectations at 1.18

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The Bank of Japan's Corporate Service Price Index (CSPI) has surged to 3.1%, exceeding expectations of 3% and up from 2.7% previously. This index measures service prices among companies and indicates inflationary pressures, reflecting supply and demand conditions in the services market. The increase is seen as bullish for the yen.

- The Corporate Services Price Index (CSPI) released by the Bank of Japan measures service prices in transactions between companies.  
- It reflects price changes that most sensitively indicate the supply and demand conditions in the services market and serves as an indicator of inflationary pressures.  
- Marginally, the yen is appreciating.

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Asset Management One Co., Ltd.

Simplex Financial Holdings Co., Ltd.

Bank of Japan inflation gauge surges. Services PPI 3.1% (vs. 3% expected, 2.7% prior)

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Foreign investors purchased Japanese stocks worth ¥23,809 billion in the week ending April 17, according to Jin10. The previous week's figure was revised from ¥39,433 billion to ¥39,414 billion.

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.

Japan Agricultural Cooperatives Group

Foreign Investment in Japanese Stocks Reaches ¥23,809 Billion for the Week Ending April 17

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As of March 31, the total assets of the Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) market fell by 5.9% due to the impact of the US-Iran conflict, decreasing to HKD 1.53 trillion, a monthly reduction of nearly HKD 96 billion. Members' risk aversion sentiment surged, with net outflows of approximately HKD 4.48 billion from equity fund categories, with the most significant outflows from Hong Kong and Greater China equity funds. Fixed income funds saw net inflows of HKD 5.68 billion, primarily flowing into conservative funds and guaranteed funds. Notably, Japanese equity funds were the only equity funds to record net inflows, achieving net inflows for three consecutive months

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Matsumotokiyoshi Holdings Co., Ltd.

GUM: In March, the total assets of the Mandatory Provident Fund fell by nearly HKD 96 billion, while members increased their holdings in Japanese stock funds amid the turmoil

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The Nikkei 225 Index closed up 0.4% at 58,134.24 points. The Tokyo Stock Price Index closed up 0.4% at 3,770.33 points

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Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings, Inc.

Daiwa Securities Group, Inc.

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