Shares of Japanese stocks are trading lower. The Bank of Japan last week said it would maintain short-term interest rates at -0.1% and suggested it would maintain a loose monetary policy.
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Japanese stocks are trading lower following the Bank of Japan's decision to maintain short-term interest rates at -0.1% and continue with a loose monetary policy.

September 25, 2023 | 4:12 pm
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Mizuho Financial Group (MFG) may be impacted by the Bank of Japan's decision to maintain low interest rates.
As a major financial institution in Japan, Mizuho Financial Group (MFG) is likely to be affected by the Bank of Japan's monetary policy. The continuation of low interest rates could squeeze the bank's net interest margin, potentially leading to lower profitability.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 70
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) may be affected by the Bank of Japan's decision to maintain low interest rates.
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), as a significant financial institution in Japan, is likely to be influenced by the Bank of Japan's monetary policy. The sustained low interest rates could compress the bank's net interest margin, potentially resulting in decreased profitability.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 70
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMFG) may be impacted by the Bank of Japan's decision to maintain low interest rates.
As a major financial institution in Japan, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMFG) is likely to be affected by the Bank of Japan's monetary policy. The continuation of low interest rates could squeeze the bank's net interest margin, potentially leading to lower profitability.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 70