AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoBOJ Watch: Japan bond yields stayed steady as markets brace for a possible September rate hike, with the yen hovering near the key ¥160 level after recent US-Japan intervention. Markets & Chips: Tokyo’s Topix hit a record high, led by AI and semiconductor-linked shares as investors priced in softer US inflation and eased Fed hike odds. Banking Tech: MUFG is testing real-time blockchain settlement for Japanese government bond repos, targeting faster, more efficient trading in a ¥270 trillion market. Corporate Finance: Toyota vowed to bolster “earning power” amid tariff and West Asia headwinds, flagging margin pressure and renewed cost-cutting. Crypto & Governance: Metaplanet denied it sold Bitcoin after moving 5,014 BTC between wallets, saying it was a routine custody operation. Trade & Tariffs: The Trump administration unveiled an AI “detective border” system aimed at catching tariff cheats via illegal transshipment, naming Japan among key participants. Japan-Global Business: Google opened its first official store outside the US in Tokyo, selling Pixel and Nest products and offering repair services. Aid & Infrastructure: Japan granted Cambodia an additional $114m loan for a new container terminal at Sihanoukville port to boost logistics capacity.
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