AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoBOJ Watch: Bank of Japan minutes from July show a hawkish tilt, with policymakers shifting from chasing 2% inflation growth to anchoring inflation around 2%, and warning the pace of hikes could be faster than markets expect. Immigration & Labor: Japan tightens permanent residency rules from Oct. 1, raising income and Japanese-language requirements and tightening the “business manager” bar after a reported 90% drop in business-manager visas; meanwhile, a Kyoto survey finds firms hiring foreigners see it as unavoidable amid labor shortages. Security Policy: Japan holds its first panel meeting on strengthening intelligence capabilities, including counterespionage legislation and plans for a foreign intelligence agency, amid concerns about surveillance. Business & Trade: Citi expands tokenized deposit services into Japan and UAE, while Japan’s ocean freight service fees jumped 74.2% in August, adding pressure to logistics costs. Markets: Oil and yields are driving risk sentiment, with gold slipping below $4,300/oz as inflation expectations rise. Tech & Industry: Resonac says it has developed 300-mm silicon carbide substrates that could boost chip output up to four times. Corporate/Finance: JPMorgan eyes a $20bn partnership with Qatar Investment Authority, combining $15bn in equity mandates with $5bn in senior financing for US middle-market firms.
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