The Bank of Japan is signaling a near-term interest rate hike, with a board member suggesting a decision is imminent and won’t wait for next year’s wage talks. This follows recent comments from the Governor, indicating growing momentum for an increase to address persistent inflation and normalize borrowing costs. The central bank aims to manage economic conditions effectively.
Sensex rises 300 points; Nifty above 24,350 as oil prices slide. What lies ahead?
On Wednesday, Indian stock markets rallied, buoyed by a decrease in oil prices and renewed optimism surrounding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, following