On Monday, the Nikkei 225 Index experienced a sharp increase of 2%, rising over 39,400, while the inclusive Topix Index advanced 1.2%, achieving 2,703. This vast market recovery contributed to regaining some of the losses seen last week, backed by the depreciating yen. 

Additionally, market players are casting their gaze toward the forthcoming policy verdict from the Bank of Japan (BoJ), anticipated on Tuesday. Growing conjecture suggests that due to escalating salaries, substantial inflation, and a stable economy, the central bank might withdraw its negative interest rate policy. 

The surge in the market on Monday was spearheaded by the technology stocks. Tokyo Electron went up by 2.4%, Disco Corp appreciated by 3.7%, Lasertec moved up 2%, Advantest rose by 1.7%, and Socionext showed a considerable increase of 4.7%. In the same vein, other significant components of the index also displayed marked gains, such as Mitsubishi UFJ, which increased by 1%, Toyota Motor, which rose by 1.8%, Nissan Motor, which advanced by 4.9%, Fast Retailing, which grew by 2.5%, and Sony Group, which moved up by 1.7%. 

(Nikkei 225 Index Monthly Chart) 

Rumors are escalating about the possibility of the central bank renouncing its negative interest rate strategy, particularly following the revelation of a considerable pay rise by Rengo, Japan’s premier trade union. The yen fell beneath 148.5 versus the USD, deviating from its latest five-week peaks as traders anticipate the imminent Bank of Japan’s monetary policy verdict. 

(USDJPY Monthly Chart) 

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