AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCurrency & Policy: The yen briefly surged past 158 per dollar in Tokyo, reviving talk of fresh government FX support, while the BOJ held rates near 1% but flagged upside inflation risks from yen moves and signaled further hikes. Markets: The Nikkei jumped more than 4% as AI and chip earnings eased worries, and Reuters reported Japan may have sold up to about $59bn in yen-buying efforts. National Security: Japan launched a Tomahawk cruise missile from a warship for the first time, a step toward longer-range conventional strike capability. Intelligence Reform: Japan rolled out its new National Intelligence Bureau to centralize information and set the stage for counterespionage legislation. Disaster Response: After a 7.1 Kumamoto earthquake and mall explosion, Japan’s death toll rose to 34 as survivors faced heat, shortages, and ongoing searches. Local Governance: A Mie Prefecture survey question on foreign staff hiring was ruled discriminatory by an advisory panel. Business & Tech: Sony lifted its profit outlook on strong gaming results, while Toyota kept its global sales crown despite tougher China competition.
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