Yuan Drops to Key 7.2 Level on Slow Stimulus, PBOC’s Greenlight
China’s yuan weakened past the closely watched 7.2-per-dollar level as investor sentiment soured on a lack of aggressive
2023-06-21 10:45
Goldman Prepares to Enter Japan’s Growing Power Futures Market
Goldman Sachs Group Inc. is in the process of setting up a trading desk to handle Japanese power
2023-06-07 06:16
Asset Managers Join Hedge Funds in Boosting Yen-Short Positions
Asset managers joined hedge funds in increasing yen-bearish positions amid speculation the Bank of Japan isn’t likely to
2023-06-05 11:59
A Global Stock Trader’s Guide to More Extreme Weather Events
From Australian mining behemoths to Florida theme parks, investors are betting on whether companies will benefit or take
2023-06-03 08:20
Backlash Against Weaponized Dollar Is Growing Across the World
All around the world, a backlash is brewing against the hegemony of the US dollar. Brazil and China
2023-06-02 21:59
Japan’s Second-Biggest Brokerage Weighs Purchase of M&A Boutique
Daiwa Securities Group Inc. will consider acquiring “strong boutique” firms in mergers and acquisitions, as it joins rivals
2023-05-31 14:48
Wall Street Deals Show Unfulfilled Ambition of Japan’s Megabanks
Greenhill & Co.’s 75th-place ranking for global mergers advice this year didn’t deter Mizuho Financial Group Inc. from
2023-05-30 05:48
Mizuho Cuts Risk in Bond Portfolio, Awaiting BOJ, Fed Shifts
Mizuho Financial Group Inc. is ditching illiquid assets and shortening the average maturity of its Japanese and other
2023-05-29 17:26
Mizuho to Buy Investment Bank Greenhill in $550 Million Deal
Mizuho Financial Group Inc. is forging further into US investment banking through a deal to buy Greenhill &
2023-05-22 21:28
Japan’s Biggest Banks Add $27 Billion to Foreign Bond Holdings
Japan’s biggest banks raised their overseas bond holdings by $27 billion in the three months through March, underscoring
2023-05-17 10:49
Japan’s Banks Resist Buybacks After Predicting Bumper Profit
Japan’s biggest banks are predicting their highest profits in years, though a cautious outlook is holding them back
2023-05-16 08:52
Japan Megabanks Set to Forecast Hefty Profits, Avoid Bond Losses
Japan’s top three banks are expected to forecast their highest profits in years, driven by a pickup in
2023-05-15 06:46