Asia Pacific BOJ Minutes Show Debate Over the Pace of Further Rate Hikes
BOJ September minutes reveal debate over further rate hikes. Explore the latest 1.25% policy rate, inflation risks and implications for borrowers.
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Asia Pacific China Industrial Profits Rise 14.4% as Sector Gaps Widen
China's September industrial profits rose 14.4%, but electronics, autos and steel diverged. Explore the implications for cash flow and credit risk.
Asia Pacific South Korea Exports Hit $120.9 Billion as Chip Sales Surge
South Korea's September exports hit a record $120.9 billion. Examine the chip boom, trade surplus and implications for credit and external risk.
Asia Pacific China Mortgage Subsidies Target First Homes as Property Slumps
China's new mortgage interest subsidy starts October 1. Explore eligibility, household savings and the implications for developers, banks and fiscal risk.
Asia Pacific China’s Industrial Profit Growth Slows as Electronics Lead
China's August industrial profit growth slowed to 4.2%, while electronics drove much of the eight-month increase.
Asia Pacific Japan Reports ¥15.4 Trillion in Foreign Exchange Intervention
Japan reported ¥15.4 trillion of foreign-exchange intervention for July 30 to August 26, putting yen volatility and policy signals in focus.
Asia Pacific Yen Intervention: Japan Plans Tighter Control of Its FX War Chest
Japan’s plan to better manage its yen intervention war chest could reshape FX market expectations, policy credibility, and yen risk.
Asia Pacific Japan’s Inflation Reawakens as War-Driven Energy Costs Complicate BOJ Policy
Japan’s inflation is accelerating again as Middle East tensions drive up energy costs. What it means for the BOJ, yen, and global markets.
Asia Pacific US and Japan’s $550 Billion Strategic Fund Signals a New Era of Economic Security
The US and Japan are launching a $550 billion strategic fund targeting energy security and semiconductor supply chains. Here’s what it means for global markets and US-China competition.
Asia Pacific Taiwan’s Budget Stalemate Raises Defense Risks as China Pressure Mounts
Taiwan warns its delayed $40B defense budget could weaken deterrence against China, raising geopolitical risks across Asia and global markets.