Financial Insights That Matter S. Korea-Japan finance chiefs’ talks South Korea’s Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok (R) holds a virtual meeting with his Japanese counterpart, Katsunobu Kato, at the government complex in Seoul on Dec. 12, 2024, to discuss countermeasures to address political uncertainties stemming from the six-hour imposition of martial law, in this photo provided […]
Financial Insights That Matter (Bloomberg) — Inflation in Japan’s corporate goods prices accelerated to the fastest pace in 16 months, an outcome that points to growing inflationary pressure in the economy and supports the central bank’s further normalization of policy. Most Read from Bloomberg The measure of input prices for Japanese firms rose 3.7% in […]
Financial Insights That Matter The year began with high hopes for Japanese shares. The Nikkei 225 Index broke its 1989 high in early 2024 and lurched to another all-time high in July amid low valuations and investor-friendly reforms. Then that soured as the Bank of Japan tightened credit at the end of July, just as […]
Financial Insights That Matter TOKYO (Reuters) -The Bank of Japan holds its final policy meeting for the year next week with its decision to be announced just hours after that of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s expected interest rate cut. Here is a guide on what to expect and why the BOJ’s rate review matters: IS […]
Financial Insights That Matter TOKYO — Japanese retail investors still favor U.S. and global equities almost a year after a tax-saving investment scheme was updated as these assets have been outperforming domestic stocks. The Japanese government rolled out the new Nippon Individual Savings Account, or NISA, in January with greater tax exemptions to encourage households […]
Financial Insights That Matter TOKYO, Dec. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — ING is pleased to announce the appointment of James Haines as the new country manager for Japan. With over 25 years of experience in the Japanese market, James will lead ING Japan’s business with a continued focus on strengthening client relationships and driving growth in […]
Financial Insights That Matter If you have been looking for Japan – Equity funds, it would not be wise to start your search with Matthews Japan Fund (MJFOX). MJFOX has a Zacks Mutual Fund Rank of 4 (Sell), which is based on various forecasting factors like size, cost, and past performance. We note that MJFOX […]
Financial Insights That Matter Japan’s megabanks are awash in cash and eager to invest. Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc., Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc. and Mizuho Financial Group Inc. are enjoying record earnings. Selling off cross-shareholdings is bringing in even more money. Even as they reward shareholders with buybacks and higher dividends, they are determined […]
Financial Insights That Matter Japan’s megabanks are awash in cash and eager to invest. Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc., Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc. and Mizuho Financial Group Inc. are enjoying record earnings. Selling off cross-shareholdings is bringing in even more money. Even as they reward shareholders with buybacks and higher dividends, they are determined […]
Financial Insights That Matter Nomura CEO Kentaro Okuda apologised and said he would take a voluntary pay cut last week after news broke that a former employee had been charged with attempting to murder and rob a client. This is not the first time he has made such an announcement. Earlier in October, the CEO […]