AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoFX Shockwave: Japan and the U.S. carried out a coordinated yen-buying intervention on Friday, the first joint move in 15 years, after the yen slid to a four-decade low; Japan’s finance minister Satsuki Katayama said both sides are ready to act again, and the yen briefly jumped toward ¥155 per dollar. Market Ripples: Analysts say the rare public alignment raises the stakes for traders betting against the yen, while Japan’s likely intervention cost is estimated at about $34 billion; the yen rebound also helped lift risk sentiment as oil prices fell on hopes for Iran talks. Corporate Turnaround: Nissan reported 3.76 billion yen net profit for April–June, citing restructuring progress, higher operating profit, and sales gains, but warned about Middle East and China pressures. Public Safety/Heat: South Korea issued its first “severe heatwave warning” for Seoul as temperatures push toward the high 30s, with heat-related deaths reported. Culture & Tech Rights: Evangelion voice actor Megumi Ogata criticized AI voice cloning as “heartbreaking,” urging Japan to protect performers’ publicity rights. Sports Spotlight: Shiho Kuwaki won the Women’s British Open in a playoff, adding another major to Japan’s recent run.
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