AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoBoJ Policy Watch: Two “hawk” board members urged the Bank of Japan to accelerate rate hikes to curb inflation before their terms end next July, keeping markets focused on the timing and pace of tightening. FX & Rates: The yen jumped back below 155 as traders priced in bigger BOJ moves and possible GPIF buying of yen assets, while Japan’s currency officials stayed on alert. Markets & Global Rates: U.S. stocks slid after a hotter-than-expected August jobs report boosted Fed rate-hike bets, a reminder that higher-for-longer financing is still driving risk appetite. Energy Costs: Oil prices edged down on Friday but stayed on track for weekly gains as U.S.-Iran tensions kept supply risks elevated, with diesel hitting record highs and feeding into broader cost pressures. Japan Inc Deals: JAL bought a stake in Hanjin KAL and expanded its strategic partnership with Korean Air, while Itochu moved to fully own a U.S. used-phone distributor to target demand for lower-cost devices. Consumer & Culture: Nintendo Switch 2 topped Japan hardware sales for late August, and a Poké Ball-shaped hotel is set to appear in Hokkaido via a campaign. Corporate Governance: Japanese motor maker Nidec disclosed hundreds of quality-control misconduct cases, adding pressure on compliance and oversight.
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