DFJ News and Press, WisdomTree Japan SmallCap Fund From 03/27/24

2024-03-27 09:15:02 ET More on WisdomTree Japan SmallCap Dividend ETF DFJ: Japan Is Different This Time, Consider Buying Small Caps On Dips Japan's Nikkei 225 notches new record high after decades-long wait Tsunami warning in Japan after earthquake; Trading closed fo...

2024-03-27 01:05:00 ET Summary The BOJ’s decision to end negative interest rates is turning out to be a “best possible scenario,” in my view, representing a vote of confidence in the Japanese economy but with extremely gentle normalization in the offing. SNB b...

2024-03-26 11:40:00 ET Summary The Nikkei 225 index reaching new all-time highs, surpassing the previous record set in 1989, is a significant psychological achievement for Japan. Despite Japan’s current recession, the long-term effects of Abenomics, particularly corporate g...

2024-03-26 00:45:00 ET Summary We see falling inflation, nearing interest rate cuts and solid corporate earnings supporting cheery risk sentiment. We tweak our tactical views and stay pro-risk. U.S. stocks hit record highs last week and 10-year yields fell as the Fed stuck with pl...

2024-03-23 05:59:45 ET Summary It's a challenge to have confidence that Powell and the Fed have a sound understanding of the nature of second round inflation effects. With market exuberance running sky-high, it's not the optimal environment for reinforcing the notion of a Fed cock...

2024-03-23 03:00:00 ET Summary In the ever-evolving tapestry of geopolitics and economics, the Asia-Pacific region stands at a pivotal juncture. Wei Li, Global Chief Investment Strategist for BlackRock, discusses the intricacies of high inflation, emerging competing geopolitical b...

2024-03-23 01:40:00 ET Summary The Bank of Japan’s historic move to end the country’s negative interest rate policy after nearly two decades triggered a jolt upward to new all-time highs for gold against the yen. The BoJ announced it will now hold short-term rates at...

2024-03-22 13:25:18 ET Summary This week, the Bank of Japan concluded its negative interest rate policy it previously initiated in 2016 to help stimulate inflation, which shook up the FX market. The BOJ's policy shift has stimulated the Japanese markets and devalued the Yen, signa...

2024-03-21 07:10:00 ET Summary In a significant policy shift, the Bank of Japan announced an end to its negative interest rate policy on Monday, marking a significant change in monetary policy. The BoJ has set a new policy rate range of 0% to 0.1%, moving up from a -0.1% short-ter...

2024-03-21 02:55:00 ET Summary Japan's private sector picked up growth momentum into the end of the first quarter, according to flash PMI data. This was attributed mainly to faster service sector expansion, though manufacturing output also declined at a slower rate in March. A...