AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMarkets & Rates: Japan’s Nikkei hit a record before sliding as inflation and higher-for-longer rate fears took over; long-term JGB yields pushed past 2.6%, with analysts warning the 30-year peak could be near 3% as the Iran-driven oil shock keeps pressure on. US–China Diplomacy: Trump’s first China visit in nine years is playing out under the shadow of Iran, Taiwan, and export controls, with the corporate entourage front and center as both sides try to manage a tense relationship. Middle East Shipping: Japan is weighing how to support safe passage in the Strait of Hormuz within legal limits, while a rare “undercover” crude tanker transit has been spotted via tracking gaps. Energy Shock to Policy: Japan is reportedly considering a supplementary FY2026 budget to cushion surging crude prices. Tech & Finance: Japan’s three megabanks are expected to gain access to Anthropic’s Claude Mythos for cyber defense. Culture & Soft Power: Japan’s Embassy in Qatar is set to run a full program at the Doha Book Fair, with calligraphy and origami plus info on tourism and scholarships.
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