EWJV News and Press, iShares MSCI Japan Value ETF From 05/04/22

The JPMorgan Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index™ (PMI™), compiled by S&P Global, fell from 52.9 in March to a 20-month low of 52.2 in April. April also saw global new orders almost stall, registering only a marginal increase which was the smallest since June 20...

Expectations of tighter Fed policy and increased demand for safe-haven assets have pushed the U.S. dollar to multi-month highs. As central banks prepare to fight inflation, the U.S. dollar remains unchallenged against the euro and yen. Euro area inflation is now over 7%, yet the E...

Last week, despite raising its own inflation forecasts, the BoJ kept its main policy rate negative and doubled down on yield-curve control purchases. The BoJ retains a “transitory-inflation” mindset, forecasting a peak at 1.9% this year. In our view, Japan should be ...

A blockbuster week in store in financial markets and one that begins with bank holidays across various countries. The standout event next week will naturally be the Federal Reserve monetary policy decision on Wednesday when we’re likely to see the first 50 basis point rate hike...

The Bank of Japan has decided to maintain its easing policy amid growing concerns about slow growth, and is also committed to conducting fixed-rate operations, which triggers a sharp Japanese yen depreciation. The yen is not part of the Bank of Japan's considerations. As for FX fo...

Investors have been processing high inflation reports, rising interest rates, surging energy, commodity, and real estate prices. So, what is the market saying about which markets investors have favored the last couple of years vs where are they putting their money right now? A way...

Preliminary PMI survey data showed economic growth slowing in the US and UK as strong pandemic rebounds showed signs of fading. In contrast, a reopening of economies in the eurozone and Japan helped drive improvements, helping to offset weakened manufacturing performances arising from...

Between the rising cost of living from inflation and higher taxes (in many countries), households are squeezed. The stand-off between Russia's payment scheme now that it cannot spend the euros due to the sanctions and Europe's reluctance to play ball will likely come to a head in the ...

It could be an interesting start to the week depending on who wins the second round of elections in France on Sunday. The blackout period means there’ll be no commentary from the Federal Reserve next week. Earnings season is well underway though and there’s plenty of...

Preliminary PMI survey data indicate output rose in Japan and Australia in April, supported by services expansion. Supply chain constraints and worsening price pressures persist amid Ukraine war and China lockdowns. Sentiment amongst private sector firms continues to deteriorate i...