AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoJapan Economy & Rates: Japan’s Q2 growth slowed to 1.1% (0.3% QoQ), with consumer spending and investment softening, pushing long-term yields to multi-decade highs and raising pressure on the Bank of Japan’s next moves. Markets & FX: Global stocks slid as US-Iran talks stayed shaky and oil firmed; the dollar eased as rate-hike bets faded, while the yen firmed after intervention chatter. Defense & Geopolitics: Japan faced fresh diplomatic heat after Putin’s Kuril visit, with Russia’s Lavrov urging Tokyo to focus on domestic issues. AI & Data Centers: OpenAI joined a major Ohio data center venture tied to SoftBank and Nvidia, highlighting the grid-upgrade and power-demand challenge. Corporate Outlook: Japan Inc. lifted its full-year profit forecast, pointing to AI and chips demand; GAM appointed Norio Suzuki to deepen its Japan push. Healthcare Innovation: An Osaka-linked team is moving toward a disposable endoscope aimed at easier stomach cancer screening. Business Expansion: JAL and ANA plan their first joint domestic schedule coordination, while Rakuten is partnering with German drone firm Helsing for Japan defense-related trials. Trade & Payments: Xsolla added 15+ local payment methods across Asia-Pacific and Europe, aiming to boost game sales conversion.
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