AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoFX Shockwave: Japan and the U.S. confirmed a rare coordinated yen-buying intervention on Friday, the first joint move in 15 years, with Japan’s finance minister saying Tokyo is ready to act again to counter “excessive volatility” after the yen hit a 40-year low near 163.99 per dollar; the yen then jumped toward the mid-155s. Policy Fallout: Reuters and other reports say the operation followed months of preparation and U.S. Treasury “to-do” talk of buying $5–$10 billion in yen, raising pressure on the BOJ to keep hiking rates. Market Mix: The yen rebound came as oil slid after Trump called off an Iran strike, easing crude-linked inflation worries but leaving Asian equities choppy. Corporate Impact: Nissan posted a 3.76 billion yen net profit for April–June and kept its outlook, while MUFG’s Q1 profit rose on loan margins. Supply Chain Risk: A survey finds most Japanese manufacturers see rare-earth procurement as a major challenge as China tightens export controls. Disaster & Heat: In Kumamoto, PM Takaichi visited quake-hit areas as thousands still face water shortages and extreme temperatures after a 7.1 quake. Crypto Compliance: Bitget said it will exit Japan, stopping new registrations and restricting resident accounts from Nov. 1.
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