AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoFX Shock & Policy: The US joined Japan in a rare coordinated yen-buying move after the currency slid to 40-year lows, with Treasury chief Scott Bessent saying Washington will do “whatever it takes,” but markets are now debating whether the lack of full G7 backing weakens the impact and raises risks for US Treasuries. Markets Mood: Asian stocks slipped as AI-linked tech cooled after a rally, while oil stayed range-bound amid Iran-related Strait of Hormuz talks. Nintendo Earnings: Nintendo posted a big profit jump, helped by a refund tied to Trump-era tariff rulings, while Switch 2 demand and software momentum offset softer overall sales. Corporate & Tech: SoftBank’s profit fell year-on-year despite gains on Intel shares, and Japan’s Kokusai Electric held its Q1 earnings call as investors watch industrial and tech spending. Health & Regulation: Natera filed in Japan for PMDA approval of Signatera as a companion diagnostic in muscle-invasive bladder cancer. Japan Policy at Home: Japan approved a two-year food consumption tax cut to 1% from April 2027, aiming to ease costs while still sorting funding. Workplace Culture: Tokyo expanded “Cool Biz” rules to allow shorts in offices, sparking fresh etiquette debate. Geopolitics: North Korea fired a suspected ballistic missile over the Sea of Japan, with Japan reporting no impact. Nuclear Debate: Hiroshima marked the 81st A-bomb anniversary as leaders renewed arguments over Japan’s nuclear policy direction.
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