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Japanese Stocks Lag Behind Global Market in Early 2025 Japanese stocks experienced their worst start to a year in nine years, substantially underperforming global markets in early 2025.the Tokyo Stock Price Index (TOPIX) saw minimal growth, fluctuating around 2% since the beginning of the year, a sharp contrast to the MSCI All Country World Index’s … Read more

n### Japan’s Long-Term Interest rates Poised too Rise: Insights from Hiroyuki Nomura In a recent interview, Hiroyuki Nomura, director of Kanpo Life Insurance and its ⁢operation planning division, shared his insights on the trajectory ‍of Japan’s long-term interest rates. Nomura predicts that these rates ​could climb to nearly 1.5% this year, driven by heightened demand … Read more

n### Asian Markets Brace for Volatility as US Tariffs ‌Loom The incoming US governance’s threat of tariffs has sent shockwaves through Asian stock markets and currencies, with⁤ further volatility expected as the presidential inauguration approaches on January 20. The most aggressive trade measures are likely to⁣ target China, but the​ ripple effects of Trump’s “America … Read more