AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoYen Rescue Talks: The U.S. dollar edged higher versus the yen as markets digested hopes for an Iran-related deal and waited for U.S. jobs data, after recent Japan-U.S. currency support efforts kept volatility in focus. FX & Policy: Japan’s Financial Services Agency is also weighing changes to the 10% proprietary trading volume cap as AI and semiconductor trading activity strains current limits. Corporate Finance: SoftBank reported profit down 18% in Tokyo despite heavy AI investment, while Tokyo office rents hit a fresh 30-year high as demand stays tight. Consumption Tax Politics: Japan approved a 2-year food consumption tax cut to 1%, but funding and political fallout remain hot topics. Labor & Pay: Japan’s summer bonuses hit a record average of 1.04 million yen, reflecting strong wage negotiations. Food Prices at Home: Water spinach (kusensai) is regrowing from stems and drawing shoppers as a cheaper, heat-tolerant alternative during summer price pressure. Business Expansion: ASOBISYSTEM launched a U.S. division with a Los Angeles HQ to push Japanese entertainment deeper into North America. M&A/Deals: Kirin agreed to acquire Jamieson Wellness in a C$2.5 billion transaction. Geopolitics: North Korea fired a ballistic missile over the Sea of Japan, underscoring regional security pressure.
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