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UBS Strengthens Japan Debt Underwriting with Key Appointment Amid Rising Foreign-Currency Issuance

Bullish (0.4)Impact: Medium

Published on July 18, 2026 (10 hours ago)

UBS has announced the appointment of Takehiro Sakuramoto as the first dedicated head of its bond section in Japan in fou...

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Sony Bets on Digital PlayStation Sales, Risks Cultural Backlash

Bullish (0.3)Impact: Medium

Published on July 18, 2026 (10 hours ago)

Sony is accelerating its transition toward digital sales for the PlayStation console, reducing reliance on physical disc...

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Japan Proposes Higher Ownership Threshold for Calling Special Shareholder Meetings

Neutral (0.1)Impact: Medium

Published on July 18, 2026 (10 hours ago)

Japan's government and the ruling Liberal Democratic Party are considering a proposal to raise the minimum ownership sta...

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Toyota Tsusho Launches Direct Auto Parts Shipping to Canada and Mexico, Bypassing U.S. Tariffs

Bullish (0.7)Impact: Medium

Published on July 18, 2026 (10 hours ago)

Toyota Tsusho, a Japanese trading house, has initiated a new logistics service that enables auto parts suppliers to ship...

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Japanese Firms Face Over 20% Surge in Rare-Earth Costs Amid China Export Controls

Bearish (-0.6)Impact: High

Published on July 18, 2026 (10 hours ago)

Japanese companies have experienced a significant increase in rare-earth procurement costs, with a private-sector survey...

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Silver Hits Fresh Year-to-Date Low, Bears Target $54 Breakdown Amid Downward Momentum

Bearish (-0.7)Impact: High

Published on July 17, 2026 (11 hours ago)

Silver prices experienced a significant decline this week, with XAG/USD reaching a new year-to-date (YTD) low of $54.77...

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Bank of Korea Raises Base Rate to 2.75%, Signals Faster Tightening Amid Inflation Concerns

Neutral (0.2)Impact: Medium

Published on July 17, 2026 (11 hours ago)

The Bank of Korea (BoK) raised its base rate to 2.75% from 2.50% at its July 16 meeting, marking the first rate hike sin...

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Chinese Yuan Holds Consolidation With Downside Bias Against US Dollar, Says UOB

Neutral (0.1)Impact: Low

Published on July 17, 2026 (11 hours ago)

According to United Overseas Bank (UOB) strategists Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann, the USD/CNH currency pair is current...

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Mexican Peso Falls as Iran War Fears Boost US Dollar and Oil Prices

Bearish (-0.4)Impact: Medium

Published on July 17, 2026 (12 hours ago)

The Mexican Peso weakened against the US Dollar during Friday’s North American session, with the USD/MXN pair rising ove...

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China's Property Market Faces Prolonged Stagnation as Growth Model Shifts, Says Commerzbank

Bearish (-0.7)Impact: High

Published on July 17, 2026 (12 hours ago)

According to Commerzbank’s Dr. Henry Hao, China's housing market remains in a state of structural stagnation five years...

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