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The Japan futures curve remains upward-sloping, indicating market expectations for steady gains into year-end. Investment banks see a potential 4–6% upside based on improving corporate ROE metrics and favorable trade balance figures in recent government data. "(Bank of Japan) Governor (Kazuo) Ueda appeared to be in no rush to hike interest rates anyway. Takaichi's win will make it even more likely the BOJ will take a wait-and-see mode and hold off raising rates in October. Until the political dust settles and there is more clarity on the new administration's policy stance, there's little reason for the BOJ to rock the boat with a rate hike." Disclaimer: These articles are provided for information purposes only. Occasionally, an opinion about whether to buy or sell a specific investment may be provided. The content is not intended to be a personal recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument or product, or to adopt any investment strategy as it is not provided based on an assessment of your investing knowledge and experience, your financial situation or your investment objectives. The value of your investments, and the income derived from them, may go down as well as up. You may not get back all the money that you invest. The investments referred to in this article may not be suitable for all investors, and if in doubt, an investor should seek advice from a qualified investment advisor. This article may contain AI-edited or enhanced content. While efforts have been made to ensure accuracy, AI may not capture the nuances of the subject matter resulting in errors or inconsistencies. Japan futures closed slightly higher today, supported by defensive sector plays in healthcare and utilities. This rotation suggests investors are positioning to mitigate potential global market volatility in Q