Hard · Japan Finance Study Sets

This week in Japanese finance, the yen has neared a 40-year low against the dollar, prompting intervention warnings from authorities. The Bank of Japan implemented a widely anticipated interest rate hike to 1%, the highest in 31 years, as it continues to combat inflation. Meanwhile, the Nikkei 225 stock index has achieved record highs, driven by optimism in AI and semiconductor sectors, despite geopolitical uncertainties.