iShares MSCI Japan Value ETF Price & Performance (EWJV)

Japan's 10-year government bond yield has reached 1.575%, its highest since 2008, following record wage growth. This rise fuels expectations of further interest rate hikes by the Bank of Japan. Investors are eyeing value and small-cap ETFs, which may benefit from this economic shift.12

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway plans to increase stakes in Japan's top trading houses, boosting their stock prices significantly. These firms, likened to private equity powerhouses, are driving investor interest in Japan-focused ETFs, which reflect the nation's growing market potential.34

Japan's inflation hit 3.2% in January, maintaining pressure on the Bank of Japan to raise rates. Higher borrowing costs could impact large-cap stocks, while small-cap ETFs might gain from stronger domestic purchasing power. Investors are closely monitoring these developments.56