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Japan’s Nikkei share average rose by 1.03% to 34,730.28 on April 18, achieving its best weekly performance in three months with a 3.41% gain, driven by optimism over potential trade agreements, including discussions between US President Trump and Japan’s economy minister. The Topix index also increased by 1.14%, reflecting improved investor sentiment amid positive signals in US-EU trade tensions and tariff talks with China.
Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru warned that U.S. tariffs could disrupt the global economic order, emphasizing the need for cooperation between Japan and the U.S. on trade and security issues. He acknowledged the potential economic impact of these tariffs and stated that Japan is prepared to respond effectively. Ahead of upcoming trade talks, discussions on currency rates will be handled by Japan's Finance Minister and the U.S. Treasury Secretary.
Japan's ruling party's policy chief, Itsunori Onodera, emphasized the need to strengthen the yen to combat rising living costs, rejecting suggestions to sell U.S. Treasury holdings as a negotiating tactic in trade talks with the U.S. He highlighted that the weak yen contributes to inflation and stressed the importance of enhancing Japan's industrial competitiveness. As trade negotiations approach, currency policy is expected to be a contentious issue, especially with the Bank of Japan's slow interest rate adjustments amid a declining yen.
Japanese Prime Minister ISHIBA Shigeru has established a task force led by Economy Minister AKAZAWA Ryosei to negotiate trade with the U.S., with the first round of talks scheduled for April 17. Amid pressure from lawmakers for tax cuts to mitigate potential economic impacts from U.S. tariffs, the government is considering temporary reductions in the sales tax on food items. Finance Minister KATO Katsunobu expressed concerns over currency volatility affecting the economy as the yen strengthens against the dollar.
Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru is set to nominate Economy Minister Akazawa Ryosei as the lead negotiator for trade talks with the U.S., following a recent agreement with President Trump to discuss tariffs. Akazawa expressed uncertainty about the nomination, while U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's involvement has raised concerns about potential pressure on Japan to weaken the yen to facilitate U.S. exports. The Bank of Japan's interest rate policies may also be influenced by these developments as they aim to achieve a stable inflation target.
Japan's economy minister, Ryosei Akazawa, announced that the country is poised to declare an end to long-term deflation, citing positive trends in key economic indicators. With inflation consistently above the Bank of Japan's 2% target for nearly three years, the government is optimistic about the economic outlook, which may influence future interest rate decisions. Analysts suggest that this declaration could bolster political support ahead of the upcoming upper house election in July.
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