British and euro area consumer confidence
Equities Withstand Japanese Rate Hike
December 19, 2025
As widely anticipated, the Bank of Japan implemented its first interest rate increase in 11 months. At 0.75%, the short-term deposit facility has attained its highest level in in just over three decades. Today’s fourth increase since March 2024 won unanimous approval by the central bank board after 5 hours of deliberation, but monetary officials […] More