EWJ catalysts

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EWJ stock catalysts and risks

Latest published review: 2026-10-20

Development	Transmission channel	Evidence	Condition to watch
Japan's Nikkei rebounds 1.9% after a 4.9% drop ahead of the Bank of Japan decision 2026-10-16 · Up	Japanese equity exposure recovered with the domestic benchmark	Tokyo shares rebounded ahead of the BOJ decision	Not recorded
BOJ Governor Ueda says the central bank will continue raising rates if underlying inflation exceeds its 2% target 2026-10-16 · Down	Higher domestic funding costs and yen appreciation can weigh on Japanese exporters and broad equity valuations.	The BOJ signaled continued normalization after a recent rate increase to about 1.25%.	Not recorded
Japanese stocks plunge as technology shares join regional AI-driven selloff 2026-10-13 · Down	Japanese large-cap exporters and technology companies are exposed to the regional equity de-risking.	Japanese stocks fell alongside Seoul and Taipei as technology firms sold off.	Not recorded
China and Japan convene high-level economic talks on trade tensions and Japanese companies' business conditions 2026-10-10 · Up	high-level dialogue can reduce the risk premium attached to Japanese companies operating in China	the two governments convened a formal high-level economic dialogue focused on trade and business conditions	Not recorded
Bank of Japan officials keep policy normalization under review as the yen trades near key levels 2026-10-05 · Mixed	a weaker yen helps exporters but policy uncertainty can cap broader risk appetite	BoJ policy path remains a key market variable	Not recorded
Japan's services PPI rises 3.7% in September, the fastest pace since June 2024 2026-10-02 · Down	higher discount rates can weigh on Japanese equities, especially duration-sensitive sectors	the data strengthened expectations of policy tightening	Not recorded
Japan leads Asian stocks as Treasury yields and rate expectations shift 2026-09-30 · Up	outperformance in Japanese stocks lifts Japan equity ETF sentiment	Japan led Asian stocks on the day	Not recorded
Japan's core inflation rises to 2.6% in August as the Composite PMI stays above 50 2026-09-28 · Down	a firmer yen can pressure overseas-earning Japanese equities on translation effects	Japan's core inflation surprised higher and activity stayed firm	Not recorded

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2026-10-16BOJ Governor Ueda says the central bank will continue raising rates if underlying inflation exceeds its 2% targetEWJ JGB10Y JPYUSD+0.12%
2026-10-16Japan's Nikkei rebounds 1.9% after a 4.9% drop ahead of the Bank of Japan decisionEWJ JPY NIKKEI+0.07%
2026-10-13Japanese stocks plunge as technology shares join regional AI-driven selloffEWJ NIKK-1.52%
2026-10-13Japanese stocks plunge as technology shares join regional AI-driven selloffEWJ NIKK-1.52%
2026-10-10China and Japan convene high-level economic talks on trade tensions and Japanese companies' business conditionsEWJ FXI-2.11%
2026-10-05Bank of Japan officials keep policy normalization under review as the yen trades near key levelsEWJ NKY USDJPY-1.99%
2026-10-02Japan's services PPI rises 3.7% in September, the fastest pace since June 2024EWJ JGB10Y JPY-0.84%
2026-10-02Japan's services PPI rises 3.7% in September, the fastest pace since June 2024EWJ JGB10Y JPY-0.84%
2026-09-30Japan leads Asian stocks as Treasury yields and rate expectations shiftEWJ JPY NIKKEI 225+0.70%
2026-09-30Japan leads Asian stocks as Treasury yields and rate expectations shiftEWJ JPY NIKKEI 225+0.70%
2026-09-28Japan's inflation and PMI readings keep pressure on the BOJ policy outlookEWJ JGB JPY+2.38%
2026-09-28Japan's core inflation rises to 2.6% in August as activity stays in expansionEWJ JGB10Y USDJPY+2.55%
2026-09-28Japan's core inflation rises to 2.6% in August as the Composite PMI stays above 50EWJ JP10Y JPY+2.38%
2026-09-28Japan's core inflation rises to 2.6% in August as the Composite PMI stays above 50EWJ JP10Y JPY+2.38%
2026-09-24OECD raises Japan growth outlook as Asia’s growth paths divergeEWJ JGB10Y+1.64%
2026-09-24OECD raises Japan growth outlook as Asia’s growth paths divergeEWJ JGB10Y+1.64%
2026-09-22Japan, South Korea and the United States broaden supply-chain and technology coordination in New York7203.T 8035.T EWJ-2.30%
2026-09-21Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi prepares to meet Donald Trump in New YorkDXJ EWJ USDJPY-1.15%
2026-09-20Japan's yen weakens as markets parse the Bank of Japan's latest rate hike and outlookEWJ JGB USD/JPY+0.96%
2026-09-19Bank of Japan faces growing pressure to accelerate rate hikes as inflation buildsEWJ USDJPY+0.96%
2026-09-19Bank of Japan faces growing pressure to accelerate rate hikes as inflation buildsEWJ USDJPY+0.96%
2026-09-18BoJ raises policy rate to 1.25% and signals more tightening — EWJ reprices yen and JGB shockEWJ+0.96%
2026-09-18Bank of Japan is set to raise interest rates to a 31-year highEWJ USDJPY+0.96%
2026-09-18Bank of Japan is set to raise interest rates to a 31-year highEWJ USDJPY+0.96%
2026-09-17Bank of Japan signals its policy review as markets await a possible rate decision after September meeting reports8306.T EWJ USDJPY-2.14%
2026-09-16Investors position for a Bank of Japan policy review as Asian fixed income draws support from lower regional ratesEWJ JP10Y JPY-0.41%
2026-09-15Bond traders push Japanese government bond yields to three-decade highs ahead of expected Bank of Japan rate moveEWJ JGB JPY+1.30%
2026-09-15Bond traders push Japanese government bond yields to three-decade highs ahead of expected Bank of Japan rate moveEWJ JGB JPY+1.30%
2026-09-15Japan markets price a tighter Bank of Japan stance ahead of this week's meeting7203.T 8306.T EWJ USDJPY+1.92%
2026-09-15Japan markets price a tighter Bank of Japan stance ahead of this week's meeting7203.T 8306.T EWJ USDJPY+1.92%
2026-09-11Bank of Japan rate-hike bets rise as market strategists flag a policy move next weekEWJ JPY-1.75%
2026-09-11Bank of Japan rate-hike bets rise as market strategists flag a policy move next weekEWJ JP10Y JPY-1.75%
2026-09-10Morgan Stanley MUFG economists say the Bank of Japan may accelerate rate increases next weekEWJ JGB JPY+1.70%
2026-09-10Morgan Stanley MUFG Securities says the Bank of Japan may accelerate rate increasesEWJ JGB USDJPY+1.52%
2026-09-10Morgan Stanley MUFG economists say the Bank of Japan may accelerate rate increases next weekEWJ JGB JPY+1.70%
2026-09-10Morgan Stanley MUFG economists say the Bank of Japan may accelerate rate increases next weekEWJ JGB JPY+1.70%
2026-09-09Yen strengthens as markets price faster Bank of Japan rate hikes after stronger growth dat → Bearish EWJEWJ+0.01%
2026-09-09Yen strengthens as markets price faster Bank of Japan rate hikes after stronger growth dataEWJ JGB10Y USDJPY+0.01%
2026-09-09Yen strengthens as markets price faster Bank of Japan rate hikes after stronger growth dataEWJ JGB10Y USDJPY+0.01%
2026-09-08Japan revises second-quarter GDP higher, strengthening case for BoJ tighteningEWJ JGB10Y JPY-0.61%
2026-09-08Japanese yen strengthens to a seven-month high as traders price Bank of Japan rate-hike riskEWJ JPY USDJPY-0.61%
2026-09-03Yen extends gains as traders lift Bank of Japan rate-hike betsEWJ JGB 10Y USD/JPY+0.67%
2026-09-02Japan's 10-year government bond yield rises above 3 percent as fiscal strain deepensEWJ JP10Y USDJPY+0.42%
2026-09-02Japan's 10-year government bond yield rises above 3 percent as fiscal strain deepensEWJ JP10Y USDJPY+0.42%
2026-09-02Japan's manufacturing activity expands at the fastest pace in four months in August as export demand stays firmEWJ JP10Y JPY+0.33%
2026-09-02Japan's manufacturing activity expands at the fastest pace in four months in August as export demand stays firmEWJ JP10Y JPY+0.33%
2026-09-01Japan's manufacturing PMI climbs to 54.9 in August on export-led growthEWJ JGB10Y JPY+1.46%
2026-09-01Japan's manufacturing PMI climbs to 54.9 in August on export-led growthEWJ JGB10Y JPY+1.46%
2026-09-01Japan's factory activity expands at the fastest pace since April on AI-related demand6758.T EWJ JPY+1.46%
2026-08-31Bank of Japan policymakers continue to weigh inflation persistence against growth resilienceEWJ JGB2Y JPY+1.85%

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