Treasury Secretary Bensent and Minister Kato to Meet Late at Night Japan Time — Calm Before the Storm? Shaky Bond Markets and the Unreadable Nikkei｜Market Commentary for April 24, 2025

Today’s focus is the meeting between Minister Kato and Treasury Secretary Bensent, scheduled for late at night Japan time. Is this the calm before the storm? While stock prices show a slight recovery, the bond market remains unstable, and the outlook for both Japan and the U.S. is uncertain. There are also reports of a conflict between Secretary Bensent and Elon Musk, adding a new layer of uncertainty to the market. Additionally, with the new moon approaching, attention is on how this will affect the market’s rhythm.___I am Japanese.English version.