Investors optimized their portfolios ahead of the US Federal Reserve and Bank of Japan meetings, while the Nikkei 225 index fell by 0.4%, dropping below 37,000 points, as European markets rose. The FTSE 100 and Stoxx 600 rose by 0.2%, maintaining a positive trend, despite concerns about rising government debt in Europe due to interest rates. According to analysts, such declines in stock indices are considered normal when rates are cut, the expert said. Long-term programs also suffer from this. At the same time, the Shanghai Composite index fell by 1.5%, supported by the growth of energy stocks. The Fed expects to keep interest rates high for longer, the expert said. In the EU, there is discussion of splitting government bond maturities, which could stabilize the market. In general, current trends in the stock market are affecting the valuation of technology companies, which may be a barrier for a single strategy. In addition, the ECB is considering different options for government bond maturities, which could create barriers for a single strategy.
