Bank of Japan Rate Hike Threatens Bloated Corporate Cash

Tokyo policymakers prepare to lift borrowing benchmarks by 25 basis points. Stagnant balance sheets face severe valuation pressures.

Nikkei Plunges as Japan Bond Yields Choke AI Stocks

Japanese 10-year bond yields hit a three-decade peak, repricing growth models for chip-related AI companies.

Japan's ¥2.3 Trillion Plan: Old Song, New Market Doubts

Japan's central bank held policy rates at a 1.0% peak, yet the yen remains weak.

Japan Pension Fund Repatriation: Yen, Nikkei Rally on Policy Shift

Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama urged pension funds to invest domestically.