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Honda considers investing 1.7 trillion yen for EV production in Canada – Local government also supports – Bloomberg

Honda considers investing 1.7 trillion yen for EV production in Canada – Local government also supports – Bloomberg

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Bank of Japan to raise interest rates three times more than market expected – Pimco’s Gupta – Bloomberg

Bank of Japan to raise interest rates three times more than market expected – Pimco’s Gupta – Bloomberg

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Nikkei Stock Average rebounds as US tech stocks rise, buying information and communications, electronics equipment – Bank of Japan meeting alert – Bloomberg

Nikkei Stock Average rebounds as US tech stocks rise, buying information and communications, electronics equipment – Bank of Japan meeting alert – Bloomberg

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[U.S. Market Conditions]Government bond yields at their highest since the start of the year, influenced by GDP – Yen at daily low – Bloomberg

[U.S. Market Conditions]Government bond yields at their highest since the start of the year, influenced by GDP – Yen at daily low – Bloomberg

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Israeli military strengthens preparations for full-scale battle with Hezbollah – Bloomberg

Israeli military strengthens preparations for full-scale battle with Hezbollah – Bloomberg

World
Alphabet’s sales exceed expectations due to strong cloud performance – Dividend announcement – Bloomberg

Alphabet’s sales exceed expectations due to strong cloud performance – Dividend announcement – Bloomberg

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Tokyo consumer prices fall below 2%, affected by free high school tuition and slowdown in food prices – Bloomberg

Tokyo consumer prices fall below 2%, affected by free high school tuition and slowdown in food prices – Bloomberg

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Bonds may be falling, and the Bank of Japan is reportedly considering reducing its purchases of government bonds – U.S. interest rates are rising as inflation accelerates – Bloomberg

Bonds may be falling, and the Bank of Japan is reportedly considering reducing its purchases of government bonds – U.S. interest rates are rising as inflation accelerates – Bloomberg

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Intel’s April-June outlook falls short of market expectations; stock price plummets after hours – Bloomberg

Intel’s April-June outlook falls short of market expectations; stock price plummets after hours – Bloomberg

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Trump’s claim of immunity may be prolonged despite skepticism at Supreme Court – Bloomberg

Trump’s claim of immunity may be prolonged despite skepticism at Supreme Court – Bloomberg

World
High-income company Keyence’s salary increase will be modest – operating profit declines for the first time in three quarters – Bloomberg

High-income company Keyence’s salary increase will be modest – operating profit declines for the first time in three quarters – Bloomberg

Business
U.S. GDP statistics confirm that economic boom continues – Rapid increase in immigration is a tailwind – Preliminary figures – Bloomberg

U.S. GDP statistics confirm that economic boom continues – Rapid increase in immigration is a tailwind – Preliminary figures – Bloomberg

Business
Honda to invest 1.7 trillion yen in EV production in Canada, local government also supports – Source – Bloomberg

Honda to invest 1.7 trillion yen in EV production in Canada, local government also supports – Source – Bloomberg

Business
Daiwa Securities G, January-March net profit 2.3 times higher to 39.6 billion yen – Strong performance in both retail and corporate – Bloomberg

Daiwa Securities G, January-March net profit 2.3 times higher to 39.6 billion yen – Strong performance in both retail and corporate – Bloomberg

Business
Goldman appoints native Hidehiro Imatsu as president of Japanese subsidiary – June 3 – Bloomberg

Goldman appoints native Hidehiro Imatsu as president of Japanese subsidiary – June 3 – Bloomberg

Local
Corporate financial results that hold the key to the ups and downs of Japanese stocks focus on wage increases and the ability to absorb the negative impact of the weak yen – Bloomberg

Corporate financial results that hold the key to the ups and downs of Japanese stocks focus on wage increases and the ability to absorb the negative impact of the weak yen – Bloomberg

Local
Meta stock plummets, disappointed by weak earnings outlook – cautious about major tech companies’ financial results – Bloomberg

Meta stock plummets, disappointed by weak earnings outlook – cautious about major tech companies’ financial results – Bloomberg

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Yen exchange rate one step closer to intervention point; Governor Ueda’s press conference suggests a return in September 2022 – Bloomberg

Yen exchange rate one step closer to intervention point; Governor Ueda’s press conference suggests a return in September 2022 – Bloomberg

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US investment bank PJT registers as a financial instruments business operator in Japan – Founded by former Morgan S executive – Bloomberg

US investment bank PJT registers as a financial instruments business operator in Japan – Founded by former Morgan S executive – Bloomberg

Local
“Over 2% for 30 years” and “rock, paper, scissors”, life insurance’s super long-term bond strategy – Bloomberg

“Over 2% for 30 years” and “rock, paper, scissors”, life insurance’s super long-term bond strategy – Bloomberg

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[Column]The lost 30 years have changed Japan, evolving into the next era – Reedy – Bloomberg

[Column]The lost 30 years have changed Japan, evolving into the next era – Reedy – Bloomberg

Local
Japanese stocks fall, selling mainly on high-tech stocks due to performance concerns – US meta stocks fall – Bloomberg

Japanese stocks fall, selling mainly on high-tech stocks due to performance concerns – US meta stocks fall – Bloomberg

Local
IBM stock plummets, consulting sector slumps – Hashicorp acquisition overshadowed – Bloomberg

IBM stock plummets, consulting sector slumps – Hashicorp acquisition overshadowed – Bloomberg

Business
SK Hynix expects full recovery of memory market – AI boom – Bloomberg

SK Hynix expects full recovery of memory market – AI boom – Bloomberg

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Student protests spreading across the U.S. intensify at Harvard University – Appeal to end war in Gaza – Bloomberg

Student protests spreading across the U.S. intensify at Harvard University – Appeal to end war in Gaza – Bloomberg

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Japanese equity quant improves the effectiveness of human capital data – Asemane One – Bloomberg

Japanese equity quant improves the effectiveness of human capital data – Asemane One – Bloomberg

Local
Meta’s sales forecast falls short of market expectations – stock price plummets – Bloomberg

Meta’s sales forecast falls short of market expectations – stock price plummets – Bloomberg

Business
Israel ramps up attacks on Hezbollah in southern Lebanon with 40 airstrikes – Bloomberg

Israel ramps up attacks on Hezbollah in southern Lebanon with 40 airstrikes – Bloomberg

World
Biden signs aid bill to resume Ukraine weapons supplies ‘immediately’ – Bloomberg

Biden signs aid bill to resume Ukraine weapons supplies ‘immediately’ – Bloomberg

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Boeing on track to meet cash flow targets, strengthens quality control – Bloomberg

Boeing on track to meet cash flow targets, strengthens quality control – Bloomberg

Business
U.S. core capital goods orders increase slightly, highlighting companies’ cautious stance – downward revision of previous month – Bloomberg

U.S. core capital goods orders increase slightly, highlighting companies’ cautious stance – downward revision of previous month – Bloomberg

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Building a position for the postponement of US interest rate cuts this year – Interest rate market in response to economic and price trends – Bloomberg

Building a position for the postponement of US interest rate cuts this year – Interest rate market in response to economic and price trends – Bloomberg

Business
US to effectively ban TikTok – Senate passes bill and sends to president – Bloomberg

US to effectively ban TikTok – Senate passes bill and sends to president – Bloomberg

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[US Market Conditions]Stocks continue to rise, buying mainly high-tech stocks – Yen depreciated to 154.88 yen at one point – Bloomberg

[US Market Conditions]Stocks continue to rise, buying mainly high-tech stocks – Yen depreciated to 154.88 yen at one point – Bloomberg

Business
Israel Strikes 40 Hezbollah Strongholds in Southern Lebanon – Bloomberg

Israel Strikes 40 Hezbollah Strongholds in Southern Lebanon – Bloomberg

World
Nikkei average rises by 900 yen, high-tech stocks rise as US interest rates pause – Semiconductors soar – Bloomberg

Nikkei average rises by 900 yen, high-tech stocks rise as US interest rates pause – Semiconductors soar – Bloomberg

Business
Biden loses support in battleground states, leaving Trump with only one state lead – Survey – Bloomberg

Biden loses support in battleground states, leaving Trump with only one state lead – Survey – Bloomberg

World
Bonds fall slightly, with weak results from the Bank of Japan’s buying operations; there is also a sense of caution over the weekend’s decision meeting – Bloomberg

Bonds fall slightly, with weak results from the Bank of Japan’s buying operations; there is also a sense of caution over the weekend’s decision meeting – Bloomberg

Business
Trump criticizes current administration’s “neglect” – “Disaster” as yen weakens for the first time in 34 years, dollar strengthens – Bloomberg

Trump criticizes current administration’s “neglect” – “Disaster” as yen weakens for the first time in 34 years, dollar strengthens – Bloomberg

Business
The yen hits its lowest value against the dollar in 34 years every day, and its lowest value against the Australian dollar in more than 9 years – Bloomberg

The yen hits its lowest value against the dollar in 34 years every day, and its lowest value against the Australian dollar in more than 9 years – Bloomberg

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JAL’s new president is concerned about the continuing depreciation of the yen – Desirably around 130 yen to the dollar – Bloomberg

JAL’s new president is concerned about the continuing depreciation of the yen – Desirably around 130 yen to the dollar – Bloomberg

Business
Japanese stocks, which like the weak yen, are in a constant state of change, warning of disadvantages as costs rise – Domestic demand hits – Bloomberg

Japanese stocks, which like the weak yen, are in a constant state of change, warning of disadvantages as costs rise – Domestic demand hits – Bloomberg

Local
63% of Chinese citizens prepare to travel abroad – different from a year ago – Bloomberg

63% of Chinese citizens prepare to travel abroad – different from a year ago – Bloomberg

World
China dominates the energy battle in the South China Sea – an unpleasant reality for the US – Bloomberg

China dominates the energy battle in the South China Sea – an unpleasant reality for the US – Bloomberg

World
IHI subsidiary falsifies measurement data on marine engines – stock price plummets – Bloomberg

IHI subsidiary falsifies measurement data on marine engines – stock price plummets – Bloomberg

Business
Nippon Life’s attractive 30-year bonds: “If the rate exceeds 2%, we will advance investment” – FY2024 – Bloomberg

Nippon Life’s attractive 30-year bonds: “If the rate exceeds 2%, we will advance investment” – FY2024 – Bloomberg

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Nippon Life’s attractive 30-year bonds: “If the rate exceeds 2%, we will advance investment” – FY2024 – Bloomberg

Nippon Life’s attractive 30-year bonds: “If the rate exceeds 2%, we will advance investment” – FY2024 – Bloomberg

Local
Possibility of foreign exchange intervention as yen breaks above 155 points after Bank of Japan meeting, preparations are complete – BofA – Bloomberg

Possibility of foreign exchange intervention as yen breaks above 155 points after Bank of Japan meeting, preparations are complete – BofA – Bloomberg

Business
Japan’s TikToK usage rate has increased significantly, the largest increase in the past year for major SNS – Bloomberg

Japan’s TikToK usage rate has increased significantly, the largest increase in the past year for major SNS – Bloomberg

Local
Germany urges U.S. to provide additional Patriots to Ukraine – Bloomberg

Germany urges U.S. to provide additional Patriots to Ukraine – Bloomberg

World
Some in the Liberal Democratic Party say it is too early for the Bank of Japan to raise interest rates again – some say it will be difficult to raise rates before the end of the year – Bloomberg

Some in the Liberal Democratic Party say it is too early for the Bank of Japan to raise interest rates again – some say it will be difficult to raise rates before the end of the year – Bloomberg

Business
Sumitomo Life Insurance invests at the highest possible yield – adds hundreds of billions of yen to ultra-long-term bonds – Bloomberg

Sumitomo Life Insurance invests at the highest possible yield – adds hundreds of billions of yen to ultra-long-term bonds – Bloomberg

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