State Street's Evans Sees Pick up in Prices in Japan

The video discusses the expected inflation boost in Japan, highlighting retailers' ability to increase prices and the potential impact on BOJ targets. It explores global growth trends, noting a coordinated pickup in growth and inflation, with better numbers from the eurozone. The correlation between yen strength and Japanese equities is examined, considering the impact of currency stability on valuation and earnings stories.

What is the expected range of online price increases in Japan according to the transcript?

• 2% to 2.5%

• 0.5% to 1%

• 1% to 1.5%

• 1.5% to 2%

What global economic trend is highlighted in the second section of the transcript?

• A decline in global growth

• A shift from deflation to inflation

• A decrease in interest rates

• A rise in unemployment rates

How does the transcript describe the current state of the US dollar?

• Highly valued

• Stable

• Unloved

• Volatile

What is the potential impact of yen stability on Japanese equities?

• It has no impact

• It negatively affects equities

• It supports the valuation and earnings story

• It leads to increased volatility

Which markets are mentioned as being heavily leveraged to global growth?

• Brazil, Argentina, and Chile

• Germany, France, and Italy

• China, India, and Australia

• Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan