Yen rises as Japan encourages pension funds to invest in domestic assets

Yen rises as Japan woos pension funds into domestic assets

Yen rises as Japan woos pension funds into domestic assets

Japan has no plans to overhaul pension funds’ asset allocation, sources say

Japan has no plans to overhaul pension funds’ asset allocation, sources say

Little hope for a declining yen amid structural pressures

Ultimately, the value of the yen reflects faith in the Japanese economy's long-term prospects.

Japan’s Top Pension Fund Likely to Brush Off Political Pressure

Japan’s biggest public pension fund will likely ignore Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama’s call to boost domestic investment, at least in the short run, because of strict rules governing asset allocation and its public mandate.

"Japanese bond yields are the highest in 40 years"

Tokyo also wants more spending, and it will be hard to keep control of yields while further increasing Japanese deficits.

Investors have more to worry about than yen bears on the hunt

Why are global investors so bearish on the yen? There are good reasons Japan’s currency should be gaining in value. Last month, the Bank of Japan (BOJ) raised interest rates to a 31-year high of 1 per cent and signalled it would continue increasing borrowing costs. Bond markets are currently pricing in a nearly 90 per cent probability of another increase by December. Nominal wages in Japan have risen by more than 3 per cent for four straight months, the longest streak since 1992. Moreover, the...

Japan's 'invest locally' plan likely to spur demand for assets like bitcoin, gold

Japan's 'invest locally' plan likely to spur demand for assets like bitcoin, gold

Japan 2026 1st-half new car sales rise 1.8%, up 2nd straight year

Japan 2026 1st-half new car sales rise 1.8%, up 2nd straight year

7-Eleven's parent company is raising its profit forecast after gas earnings surge at its North American unit

The Japanese convenience store giant now expects net profit of ¥278 billion for the fiscal year ending February 2027, up from its prior projection of ¥270 billion

Suzuki-backed Next Bharat Ventures announces ₹2,000-cr impact fund

The fund will mostly come from Suzuki Motor Corporation as the anchor LP, but a portion will also be raised from other corporations from Japan

Japan Visa Fee Hike 2026: Foreign Visa Costs To Increase Fivefold Starting July 1; Check New Single and Multiple-Entry Costs Here

Japan will implement a fivefold increase in foreign visa fees starting July 1, 2026, to counter inflation and a weak yen. Single-entry fees rise to INR 8,776.36 and multi-entry fees to INR 17,547.49. Despite the hike, officials expect no immediate impact on tourism. Broader increases will also heavily raise permanent residency caps.

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Weak Yen Drives Surge in Japanese Bankruptcies During First Half of 2026

Forty-five Japanese companies went bankrupt during the first half of 2026, citing the weak yen as a key factor behind their financial collapse. This marks the highest figure recorded for a first half since 2022. Bankruptcies Rise Sharply The total represents a 32.4 percent increase from the 34 companies that failed during the first half of 2025 and is 27 companies higher than the figure recorded in 2023. The increase comes as the yen once again traded above 162 per U. S. dollar this week, its weakest level since 1986.

NPS could sell up to W74tr in stocks if Kospi tops 9,000

South Korea's National Pension Service could sell as much as 74 trillion won (47.9 billion) of domestic equities if the Kospi rises above 9,000, according to estimates from South Korea's financial investment industry. Potential selling could climb to 121 trillion won, should the benchmark index reach 10,000 points. The estimates come as foreign and retail investors have turned net sellers after the market's sharp rally. According to South Korea's financial investment industry on Friday, domesti

5 Ways To Increase Your Investment Income In Retirement

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World : Japan To Drastically Raise Foreigners' Residency Fees From October

TOKYO, July 3 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- Japan announced a draft Cabinet order on Friday to raise the fees for foreign nationals' residence status changes and renewals to up to 75,000 yen (about 466 U.S. dollars) from the current 6,000 yen, reported Xinhua.

How 'Inner Wealth' Is Reshaping Financial Planning for High-Net-Worth Women

How 'Inner Wealth' Is Reshaping Financial Planning for High-Net-Worth Women

Islamic Finance in Southeast Asia: From Growth Momentum to Operational Scale

Islamic finance in Southeast Asia is growing fast, but scaling it requires stronger operations, digitalisation, integrated compliance, and lending models built for Shariah-compliant complexity. The post Islamic Finance in Southeast Asia: From Growth Momentum to Operational Scale appeared first on Axe Finance.

Japan Government Pushes BOJ to Support Growth, Raising Questions Over Rate Hikes

Japan’s government is preparing a long term economic strategy that calls on the Bank of Japan (BOJ) to pursue monetary policies that support private demand and economic growth, according to a draft blueprint. The proposal, backed by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, urges closer coordination between the government and the central bank as Japan seeks to [] The post Japan Government Pushes BOJ to Support Growth, Raising Questions Over Rate Hikes appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

Japan quintuples visa fees in first price hike since 1978

Japan has implemented a five-fold increase in visa fees for all foreigners, marking the first price hike in nearly 50 years.

Yen Climbs As Traders Brace For Possible Japan Currency Intervention

Japan’s yen climbs as traders anticipate possible government intervention, with speculation and market uncertainty driving heightened activity in currency trading.