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Chief Investment Officer, Megan Horneman,  breaks down the latest market developments in this episode of Markets with Megan. Today, we witnessed a significant shift as the Bank of Japan ended its negative interest rate policy, marking the conclusion of an era. Megan discusses the reasons behind this move, citing factors such as achieving the 2% inflation target and concerns about wage growth. Despite the anticipated impact on the yen, the market reacted cautiously due to the Bank's dovish tone regarding future rate hikes. Megan also explores the implications for various sectors, from banks to real estate and tourism, as Japan enters positive interest rate territory. Stay tuned for more insights on central bank actions and economic data in upcoming episodes, and don't hesitate to reach out with your questions or comments at podcast at Verdence dot com.

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