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Fall Of French Government Does Not Roil The Markets And A BOJ Dove Does Not Rule Out Rate Hike This Month

The article from Seeking Alpha discusses the political and economic landscape in France and Japan. In France, despite the government's fall due to a no-confidence vote, markets remained largely unperturbed, with the CAC 40 index showing resilience. This stability is attributed to the expectation that President Macron will appoint a new prime minister, maintaining policy continuity. Meanwhile, in Japan, the Bank of Japan (BoJ) Governor Ueda, known for his dovish stance, hinted at the possibility of a rate hike in the upcoming meeting, which introduced some uncertainty into the markets. This potential shift in monetary policy comes as Japan faces persistent inflation pressures, although the BoJ has been cautious about tightening too quickly. The article also touches on broader market sentiments, noting that while these political and economic developments are significant, global investors are more focused on overarching economic trends and central bank policies worldwide.

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[ https://seekingalpha.com/article/4742296-french-government-fall-does-not-roil-markets-boj-dove-did-not-rule-out-rate-hike-this-month ]