Nikkei may recover from its lowest close since September on dip-buying

what happened

Market Talk reports that Japanese stocks may rise as investors could step in to buy after the decline. The Nikkei Stock Average fell 1.3% on Tuesday to 64075.42, its lowest close since September 16. Nikkei futures opened 885 points higher at 65305 on the SGX.

U.S. stocks settled mostly higher overnight, as broadly strong earnings outweighed concerns about whether the debt-financed AI boom can last. The dollar traded at 158.27 yen, compared with 158.08 yen around the Tokyo close on Tuesday.

The report also covers central banks. Reserve Bank of Australia Deputy Governor Andrew Hauser told a markets conference that the inflation outlook is materially worse and that policymakers' key fears have materialized. Markets had cooled somewhat on the chance of another hike before an early November meeting. BofA Securities sees the Bank of Canada holding rates next week, calling it a close call.

why it matters

For investors, two points stand out: the Japanese index remains near its lowest levels in over a month, and the yen near 158 per dollar keeps currency pressure in focus. Signals from Australia and Canada underline that interest rates and inflation remain the main drivers for global stock and bond markets.

market impact

Japanese stocks and USD/JPY: a weak yen and a lower Nikkei weigh on exporters and Asian market sentiment

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