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Nikkei Hits 3-Week High on Wall Street Gains and BOJ Dovishness

The Nikkei climbed to a three-week high as trading resumed after a long holiday weekend in Japan. Boosted by Wall Street’s performance overnight, the Nikkei surged in early trading. Earlier in the session, it touched its highest point. Market participants remain focused on the U.S. market developments, where modest gains were observed, though uncertainty lingers regarding the long-term impact of the Fed’s recent rate cut. Should the Nikkei break below the key support level, we could see further bearish action, while resistance remains a key level for any recovery attempt. Meanwhile, the Bank of Japan (BOJ) held its interest rates steady, giving a dovish outlook. BOJ Governor Kazuo Ueda reiterated that the central bank could take its time in assessing how the global economy plays out. Read more to find out why Nikkei rising.

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Disclaimer:

We expect these trends to persist in the near term, especially if Wall Street maintains its upward trajectory and the BOJ continues to signal patience in its monetary approach. Nevertheless, traders are always advised to prioritize proper risk management to make well-informed trading decisions.

Publication date:

2024-09-28 20:26:53 (GMT)

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