TOKYO: Japanese rubber futures rose on Tuesday, after the Bank of Japan indicated it would maintain its massive stimulus for an economy still struggling to recover from the pandemic as new coronavirus infections rebound.
Osaka Exchange’s rubber contract for October delivery finished 1.9 yen, or 0.8%, higher at 238.8 yen per kg.
Japan’s central bank is expected to maintain its massive stimulus on Tuesday and project inflation missing its 2% target for years to come, as fresh curbs to combat a spike in COVID-19 cases overshadow the boost to growth from solid global demand.
The rubber contract on the Shanghai futures exchange for September delivery fell 1.2% to finish at 13,810 yuan per tonne.
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