Japan's Rate Hike Impact: European Markets Uptick, U.S. Awaits Earnings
Update: 2025-12-19
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European markets anticipate a positive start today, following the Bank of Japans first interest rate hike in 17 years. The FTSE 100 futures are up by 0.27%. The Bank of Japan ended its negative interest rate policy, moving to a 0-0.1% range, and stopped buying riskier assets. This shift led to a 0.66% drop in Japans Nikkei 225. In the U.S., investors await Nikes earnings and Federal Reserve statements. The U.S. Census Bureau will release residential home sales data for February. The EU is set to finalize a €50 billion aid package for Ukraine.
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