#Japan — FinScans

News 🌐 Macro

Mizuho CEO Urges Bank of Japan to Deliver Bold Policy Action for Market Health

May 27, 2026 (167 days ago)

Mizuho CEO urges the BOJ to embrace bold monetary policy steps, signaling a potential turning point for Japanese bank stocks, the yen,…

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News 🏭 Commodities

Japan Ramps Up Oil Imports in May After Sharp April Slump

May 26, 2026 (168 days ago)

Japan's oil imports are rebounding in May after a steep April drop, likely supporting global crude prices and affecting the yen and…

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News 📋 Bonds

Millennium Hires Shu as Senior Yen Rates Portfolio Manager

May 26, 2026 (168 days ago)

Millennium Management hires Shu as senior yen rates portfolio manager, signaling a commitment to Japanese fixed income and potential for increased trading…

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News 📋 Bonds

BOJ Deputy Governor Says Appropriate Policy Key to Bond Market Stability

May 26, 2026 (168 days ago)

BOJ Deputy Governor underscores the importance of proper policy settings to anchor JGB yields, hinting at a steady hand in normalization that…

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News 🏭 Commodities

Naphtha Supply Crunch Alert: Ex-Japan Trading Chief Warns of Tightening Market

May 25, 2026 (169 days ago)

Former Japan trading house head warns of naphtha supply crunch likely to drive petrochemical feedstock costs higher and tighten regional markets.

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News 📋 Bonds

Japan Shuns Calendar Bond Sales for Extra Budget, Limits JGB Supply

May 25, 2026 (169 days ago)

Japan's refusal to add bonds on a calendar basis for an extra budget reduces scheduled JGB supply, supporting bond prices and potentially…

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News 📈 Stocks

SoftBank Stock Surges to All-Time High on OpenAI IPO Optimism

May 25, 2026 (169 days ago)

SoftBank shares rallied to a record high, fueled by anticipation of a lucrative OpenAI IPO that could deliver multi-billion-dollar returns on its…

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News 📋 Bonds

Homegrown Risks Push Japanese Yields Higher Despite Oil Retreat

May 25, 2026 (169 days ago)

Japanese bond yields climb as homegrown risks overshadow the relief from lower oil prices, signaling a shift in market focus to domestic…

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News 🏭 Commodities

Japan Gets First Oil Tanker From Hormuz Since War, Easing Supply Jitters

May 22, 2026 (172 days ago)

Japan’s receipt of the first oil tanker from Hormuz since the war began offers a glimmer of supply normalization, potentially easing crude…

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News 📈 Stocks

Kawasaki Heavy shares rally on plan to integrate Nvidia AI into industrial machinery

May 22, 2026 (172 days ago)

Kawasaki Heavy Industries stock jumps as Nvidia AI tie-up fuels expectations for advanced industrial automation and smart manufacturing growth.

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News 🌐 Macro

Japan Inflation Eases, Takaichi Eyes More Cost Relief

May 22, 2026 (172 days ago)

Japan’s inflation eased in May, prompting Takaichi to eye more cost-relief steps, lifting stocks and weakening the yen.

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News 💱 Forex

Koeda Urges BOJ to Press Ahead with Steady Rate Hikes, Warns Against Pause

May 21, 2026 (173 days ago)

Former BOJ official Koeda's call for uninterrupted rate hikes boosts the yen and pressures Nikkei, as traders anticipate further normalization from the…

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