Japan

Crisis

Military Clash Between Palestine and Iran: Implications for Japan’s Energy-Sensitive Economy

June 2025 | Keigo Shibata, Senior EconomistThe June 2025 military clash between Palestinian armed factions and Iranian-s...
Japan

The Impact of Trump’s 2025 Tariff Policy on the Japanese Yen and Gold Markets

— A Chain Reaction of Protectionism, Currency Volatility, and Safe-Haven Demand —IntroductionIn 2025, former President D...
Global Economy

From Acquisition to Partnership: Nippon Steel’s Strategic Pivot in the U.S. Steel Deal

In a dramatic shift from a $14.5 billion full acquisition to a politically acceptable “strategic partnership,” Nippon St...
Japan

Japan’s Shift Away from Bond Purchases: A Turning Point for Monetary Policy and Economic Sustainability

Executive SummaryThe Bank of Japan (BOJ) has completed its consultations with bond market participants and is preparing ...