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[EXTERNAL LINK] SuMi TRUST's Chief Strategist, Katsutoshi Inadome shares his views on the likelihood of an interest rate hike ahead of the Bank of Japan's monetary policy meeting.

[External Link] In this piece published by Wealth Briefing, Katsunori Ogawa, Chief Portfolio Manager of the Sakigake High Alpha at SuMi TRUST, discusses the opportunities and challenges that are presented by Japan's current tourism boom.

In June, Japanese equities saw gains with the Nikkei 225 and TOPIX indices rising by 1.3% and 2.8% respectively, driven by factors such as semiconductor stock rebounds, dividend reinvestment, the weak yen and positive sentiment regarding the performance of US equities. There was some volatility earlier in the month, but the market stabilised towards the end.

Japan's Financial Services Agency (FSA) is hosting "Japan Weeks 2024" - a series of events aiming to boost Japan's profile as a leading asset management and global financial centre with the participation of overseas investors and asset management firms. Investment Director Oki Shiozawa introduces the series of events scheduled this Autumn and explains why overseas investors should visit Japan.

[EXTERNAL LINK] SuMi TRUST's Senior Strategist, Katsutoshi Inadome shares his views on the Bank of Japan's decision to scale down its bond-buying programme and the state of inflation in Japan.