Japan Update

LOCKED Japan Update: Takaichi Outlines Major Policies

  • Takaichi Outlines Major Policies
  • September Nationwide Core CPI Up 2.9%
  • Tokyo Gas (9531) Signs Expression of Interest in Alaska Gas
  • September Department Store Sales Higher
  • September Help Wanted Ads Down 10%
  • 30-Year JGB Yields Fall as Traders Reassured by Takaichi Speech

 

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LOCKED Japan Update: Rengo Will Seek 5%-Plus Wage Hike for FY 2026, Pushes Back on Easier Overtime Rules

  • Rengo Will Seek 5%-Plus Wage Hike for FY 2026, Pushes Back on Easier Overtime Rules
  • FSA Survey Shows Shinkin Banks Have ¥2.5 Trillion Unrealized JGB Loss
  • JGB Market Sees Takaichi Not as Bad as Feared
  • Takaichi Will Boost Defense Spending to 2% of GDP in FY 2025
  • Innovation, DPP, Komeito to Work with LDP on Raising Tax-Free Income Limit
  • Ethylene Capacity Utilization at Recession Level for 38th Month
  • Takaichi Approval Rating at 64%

 

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LOCKED Japan News Weekly Digest | 10/13 – 10/20

More content for you in an easily digestible format! The Japan News Weekly Digest is our weekly summary of the Japan Update. This piece encapsulates and references the Japan Updates published in the last week so you can easily understand what you may need to dig into. 

As a quick reminder, the Japan Update, our market commentary piece, is uniquely sourced from Japanese language publications. Published 10-15 times a month and written by Jeff Uscher, a Western educated and US located, fluent Japanese financial writer. You can always sign up to receive the Japan Update when it is initially published in your account notification settings. As always, please reach out with any questions or comments!

 

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LOCKED Japan News Weekly Digest | 10/6 – 10/12

More content for you in an easily digestible format! The Japan News Weekly Digest is our weekly summary of the Japan Update. This piece encapsulates and references the Japan Updates published in the last week so you can easily understand what you may need to dig into. 

As a quick reminder, the Japan Update, our market commentary piece, is uniquely sourced from Japanese language publications. Published 10-15 times a month and written by Jeff Uscher, a Western educated and US located, fluent Japanese financial writer. You can always sign up to receive the Japan Update when it is initially published in your account notification settings. As always, please reach out with any questions or comments!

 

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LOCKED Japan News Weekly Digest | 9/29 – 10/5

More content for you in an easily digestible format! The Japan News Weekly Digest is our weekly summary of the Japan Update. This piece encapsulates and references the Japan Updates published in the last week so you can easily understand what you may need to dig into. 

As a quick reminder, the Japan Update, our market commentary piece, is uniquely sourced from Japanese language publications. Published 10-15 times a month and written by Jeff Uscher, a Western educated and US located, fluent Japanese financial writer. You can always sign up to receive the Japan Update when it is initially published in your account notification settings. As always, please reach out with any questions or comments!

 

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