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Japan's Foreign Reserves Climb in April on Higher Asset, Gold Values
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Japan's Foreign Reserves Climb in April on Higher Asset, Gold Values

Japan's foreign reserves rose in April, supported by higher reserve assets and gold holdings, according to data released Tuesday by the country's Ministry of Finance.Reserve assets totaled $1.383 trillion at the end of April, up $8.25 billion from $1.375 trillion at the end of March.Foreign currency reserves stood at $1.169 trillion, including $1.007 trillion in securities and $162.2 billion in deposits, official data showed.Gold holdings were valued at $125.4 billion at the end of April.The data comes after Japanese authorities likely stepped into the currency market on April 30 in what is estimated to be the country's first yen-buying intervention since July 2024.Bloomberg estimates, based on Bank of Japan accounts and money market broker forecasts, indicate authorities may have spent around 5.4 trillion yen, or about $34.5 billion, to support the currency.The intervention marked the first under Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.Tokyo is also believed to have intervened during the early May holiday period, in addition to the April 30 operations, according to a Reuters report citing a source familiar with the matter.Bank of Japan money market data suggested authorities may have spent as much as 5 trillion yen, or roughly $32 billion, between May 1 and May 6, the report said.Following talks in Tokyo with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Tuesday, Katayama said Japan and the U.S. reaffirmed close coordination on foreign exchange matters, including efforts to address excessive currency volatility."Given current circumstances, we strongly confirmed anew the need to continue coordinating closely on market moves," Katayama said, according to Reuters, when asked about Japan's recent suspected yen-buying operations.Bessent is also scheduled to meet Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi before concluding his three-day visit to Tokyo on Wednesday.

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Japan's Trade Deficit Narrows in First 20 Days of April

Japan's trade deficit narrowed to 224.8 billion yen in the first 20 days of April from 268.4 billion yen a year earlier as exports grew faster than imports, provisional data from the Ministry of Finance on Tuesday showed.Exports during the month rose 9.6% to 6.62 trillion yen from 6.039 trillion yen a year earlier.Imports, meanwhile, grew 8.5% on year to 6.845 trillion yen from 6.307 trillion yen a year ago.

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Ibiden, Orix Rise After Strong Earnings, JX Advanced Metals Slips

Japanese stocks reporting recent earnings traded mostly higher on Friday, with gains led by materials and industrials firms, while JX Advanced Metals (TYO:5016) fell after issuing a weaker outlook and Orix (TYO:8591) rose on strong profit growth.Ibiden (TYO:4062) jumped 12% after reporting full-year results. Profit attributable to owners of parent surged 89% to 63.71 billion yen, while net sales rose 12.7% to 416.20 billion yen. Earnings per share came to 228.16 yen, compared with 120.66 yen a year earlier. The company forecast profit attributable to owners of parent of 58 billion yen for fiscal 2026, down 9%, with earnings per share of 207.70 yen and net sales of 500 billion yen, up 20.1%.Orix (TYO:8591) gained 8% after reporting full-year results. Profit attributable to owners of parent rose 27.2% to 447.27 billion yen, while revenues increased 15.9% to 3.330831 trillion yen. Earnings per share came to 400.27 yen, up from 307.74 yen a year earlier. The company forecast net income of 530 billion yen for fiscal 2027, up 18.5%.JX Advanced Metals (TYO:5016) dropped 15% despite strong full-year results. Profit attributable to owners of parent increased 53.3% to 104.645 billion yen, while net sales rose 23.7% to 884.638 billion yen. Earnings per share came to 112.94 yen, compared with 73.53 yen a year earlier. The company forecast profit attributable to owners of parent of 114 billion yen for fiscal 2027, up 8.9%, with earnings per share of 125.97 yen and net sales of 930 billion yen, up 5.1%.

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Japan Household Spending Falls for Fourth Month Despite Rising Wages
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Japan Household Spending Falls for Fourth Month Despite Rising Wages

Japanese households cut back on spending in March, even as wages continued to strengthen, highlighting a widening gap between income gains and consumption, according to government data released Tuesday.Average monthly consumption spending for two-or-more-person households stood at 334,701 yen, marking a 1.3% decline in nominal terms and a 2.9% drop after adjusting for inflation compared with a year earlier. The decline extended a run of contractions to a fourth consecutive month.On a seasonally adjusted monthly basis, spending fell 1.3%, compared with expectations for a modest increase, suggesting households remained cautious in the face of lingering cost pressures and weak recovery in discretionary demand.The spending weakness contrasts with a firmer income picture. Average monthly income for workers' households rose to 557,663 yen, up 6.4% in nominal terms and 4.7% in real terms from a year earlier. The data point to steady wage momentum supported by recent spring labor negotiations, where pay hikes exceeded 5% for a third straight year.Real wages, a key measure of purchasing power, increased 1% in March, extending gains for a third consecutive month. While that was slower than the revised 2% rise in February, it still marked a continuation of recovery in household earnings after a prolonged period of decline.The mix of rising wages and weak spending is likely to be closely monitored by the Bank of Japan, which is weighing whether to raise interest rates at its June policy meeting. Policymakers have emphasized that sustained wage growth alongside stable inflation is a key condition for further tightening.Nominal pay rose 2.7% to 317,254 yen, while consumer inflation used in wage calculations remained at 1.6%, staying below the central bank's 2% target for a third month. Base salaries continued to grow at a pace above 3%, though bonus payments fell after a strong prior month.

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Market Chatter: Japan Property Developers Flag Possible Condo Handover Delays

Major Japanese developers are warning condominium buyers about possible construction delays as supply disruptions linked to the Middle East conflict tighten availability of building materials, Nikkei reported Tuesday.Mitsui Fudosan (TYO:8801) unit Mitsui Fudosan Residential has informed customers in several projects, including a Tokyo high-rise complex with about 2,000 units, that handover schedules and some materials could change because of supply uncertainty. The company said no delays have occurred so far, according to the report.The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has disrupted supplies of petrochemical-based materials such as insulation, paint and water pipes, pushing up costs and limiting orders, the report said.Tokyu Fudosan (TYO:3289) said it is also alerting buyers to possible changes in delivery schedules as supply-chain disruptions and higher material costs persist, according to the report.Mitsubishi Estate (TYO:8802) unit Mitsubishi Estate Residence and Tokyo Tatemono (TYO:8804) have issued similar notices, while Nomura Real Estate (TYO:3231) unit Nomura Real Estate Development said it would notify customers if delays become likely, the report said.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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Japan Foreign Reserves Rise to $1.383 Trillion in April

Japan's foreign reserve assets increased in April, supported by higher holdings in securities and valuation gains in gold assets, according to official data released Tuesday.Total reserve assets stood at $1.383 trillion at the end of April, up $8.25 billion from the previous month.Foreign currency reserves made up the bulk at $1.169 trillion, including $1.007 trillion in securities and $162.20 billion in deposits with foreign central banks and other financial institutions.Japan also held $61.05 billion in Special Drawing Rights and an IMF reserve position of $11.27 billion. Gold holdings were valued at $125.43 billion, based on 27.2 million fine troy ounces.Other reserve assets totaled $15.82 billion, while additional foreign currency assets stood at $33.52 billion, including loans to the Japan Bank for International Cooperation.On short-term positions, Japan reported $20 billion in long positions in foreign currency forwards and futures. Contingent short-term drains from collateral guarantees amounted to $8.14 billion in net outflows.

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Japan Household Spending Falls as Incomes Rise in March

Household spending in Japan declined in March even as incomes continued to rise, according to government data released Tuesday.Average monthly consumption expenditures for two-or-more-person households stood at 334,701 yen, marking a 1.3% decrease in nominal terms and a 2.9% drop in real terms compared with the same month a year earlier.In contrast, worker households recorded stronger income growth. Average monthly income rose to 557,663 yen, up 6.4% in nominal terms and 4.7% in real terms from the previous year.

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Japanese Stocks Climb at Tuesday's Opening as AI Optimism Overshadows Middle East Tension

Japanese equities advanced at open, with investor sentiment toward AI-related stocks remaining positive despite the absence of a peace agreement between the U.S. and Iran.The Nikkei 225 added 200.8 points, or 0.3%, to reach 62,618.72 at the opening bell.Tensions mounted in the Middle East as the fragile ceasefire appeared to falter.Trump characterized Iran's response to his peace proposal as "a piece of garbage," stating he "didn't even finish reading it."Morgan Stanley stated on Monday that the oil market faces a "race against time," warning that prices could rise significantly if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed through June. Brent was trading at $104 per barrel.

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Wall Street Cues, Oil, Geopolitics Roil Asian Stock Marlets

Asian stock markets largely churned Monday, as traders weighed AI-sector optimism but rising crude prices, and mulled US President Donald Trump's rejection on Sunday of an Iranian peace proposal.Brent crude rose to $103.88 a barrel, up 2.6%, during Asian trading hours.Hong Kong and Shanghai finished in the green, while Tokyo lagged. Another fresh zenith was set on Seoul's KOSPI index, which gained 4.3% after Wall Street-listed tech-sector peer issues rose on Friday. Other regional exchanges were mixed.In Japan, the Nikkei 225 opened higher on AI-sector optimism, but sagged and closed down 0.5% as rising crude prices undercut optimism.The benchmark Nikkei 225 rose 295.77 to 62,417.88, although gaining issues outnumbered losers 131 to 89.Leading the upside was video-game maker Konami, up 10.3%, while Nintendo declined 8.4%, with both moves following earnings releases.In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng Index opened lower but edged into the green, up 0.1% as traders monitored Middle East turmoil, but better-than-expected trade reports from Beijing.The broad gauge Hang Seng rose 13.13 to 26,406.84, as gaining issues outnumbered losers 51 to 32. The Hang Seng TECH Index gained 0.1% on the day, while the Mainland Properties Index rose 1.3%.Leading the upside was property-developer Longfor, gaining 8.4%, while New Oriental Education & Technology declined 5%.On the mainland, the Shanghai Composite rose 1.1% to 4,225.02.In economic news, China consumer price index (CPI) in April rose 1.2% on year, while the producer price index (PPI), pushed by crude prices, rose 2.8% in the same time period, reported the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).On the trade scene, China's exports in April grew 14.1% on year to $359.4 billion, while imports grew by 15.3% to $274.6 billion, reported China's Customs Administration.On the other regional exchanges, the Taiwan TWSE inclined 0.5%; the Australian ASX 200 declined 0.5%; the Singapore Straits Times Index rose 0.4%, and the Thai Set declined 0.7%. In late trading in Mumbai, the Sensex was down 1.7%The MSCI All Country Asia Pacific Index rose 0.4% on the day.

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Japan Shares Fall as US-Iran Deadlock Fuels Energy Supply Fears; Nintendo Tumbles 8%

Japanese shares ended lower on Monday as risk sentiment weakened after U.S. President Donald Trump and Iran rejected each other's latest proposals to end the Middle East conflict, fueling concerns over prolonged geopolitical tensions and tighter energy supplies.The Nikkei 225 fell 0.5%, or 295.77 points, to close at 62,417.88.U.S. President Donald Trump dismissed Iran's latest counterproposal to end the 10-week Middle East conflict as "totally unacceptable," while Tehran signaled it would not concede to U.S. demands, deepening a standoff that has disrupted flows through the Strait of Hormuz and rattled global energy markets.Trump said on Truth Social on Sunday that he had reviewed Iran's response delivered through intermediaries and rejected it outright. Iranian state media characterized Tehran's position as a refusal to accept what it described as a U.S. push for "surrender."Iran reportedly sought war reparations, full control over the Strait of Hormuz, the removal of sanctions, and the release of frozen Iranian assets as part of any agreement.On the corporate front, Nintendo (TYO:7974) fell 8% after forecasting a 27% decline in fiscal 2027 profit and an 11.4% drop in sales, while also raising Nintendo Switch 2 prices in Japan and the U.S. amid tariff pressures.MEITEC Group Holdings (TYO:9744) slipped 1% after saying a November 2025 interim dividend exceeded the legally distributable amount due to a calculation error and appointing external experts to investigate the matter.Japan Tobacco (TYO:2914) climbed 7%, as first-quarter profit attributable to owners of parent rose 25.1% to 197.04 billion yen and the company maintained its full-year outlook.

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Japanese Stocks Gain at Open Despite Strait of Hormuz Strains, Global Uncertainty

Japanese equities opened higher on Monday, despite U.S. President Donald Trump dismissing Iran's latest peace proposal as "unacceptable," leaving the strategic Strait of Hormuz effectively shuttered.The Nikkei 225 rose 489.8 points or 0.8% to 63,203.44 at the opening bell.While Tehran reportedly offered to relocate enriched uranium, its refusal to decommission nuclear sites has prolonged the 10-week conflict.Investors are now looking past the immediate war toward a high-stakes summit between the U.S. and Chinese leaders scheduled for later this week.Additionally, upcoming U.S. inflation data will be critical in determining the future direction of global interest rates.

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Higher Oil Prices, Persian Gulf Outlook Lower Asian Stock Markets

Asian stock markets trailed lower Friday on rising crude prices, after media reports that the US and Iran exchanged fire in the Strait of Hormuz.Brent crude futures traded at $100.55 a barrel, up 0.5%, during Asian market hours.Hong Kong and Tokyo equity indices finished in the red, while Shanghai was steady. Other regional exchanges were mixed on the downside.In Japan, the Nikkei 225 opened lower and could not recover, finishing off 0.2% as traders booked profits in a market trading near an all-time high, and weighed Middle East war reports and crude prices.The benchmark Nikkei 225 fell 120.19 to 62,713.65, as losing issues outnumbered gainers 128 to 99.Leading the upside was silicon-wafer maker Sumco, up 18%, while Yokogawa Electric declined 9.8%.In economic news, the Japan services purchasing managers index (PMI) declined to 51.0 in April, down from 53.4 in March, but still struck above the 50-mark that separates growth from contraction, reported S&P Global.The nation's composite PMI, a combination of the manufacturing and services sectors, slipped to 52.2 in April from 53.0 in March.In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng Index opened lower and drifted, closing down 0.9%.The broad gauge Hang Seng fell 232.57 to 26,393.71, as losing issues outnumbered gainers 58 to 31. The Hang Seng TECH Index lost 0.4% on the day, although the Mainland Properties Index rose 2.5%.Leading the upside was online social-media platform Kuaishou Technology, gaining 9.4%, while Semiconductor Manufacturing International declined 4.4%.On the mainland, the Shanghai Composite closed flat at 4,179.95.On the other regional exchanges, the S. Korean KOSPI rose 0.1%; the Taiwan TWSE declined 0.8%; the Australian ASX 200 declined 1.5%; the Singapore Straits Times Index fell 0.4%, and the Thai Set declined 0.5%. In late trading in Mumbai, the Sensex was down 0.7%.The MSCI All Country Asia Pacific Index fell 0.8% on the day.

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Japan Equities Slide Amid Rising Middle East Tensions

Japanese shares closed lower on Friday as escalating Middle East tensions stoked concerns over energy supplies and weighed on investor sentiment.The Nikkei 225 fell 0.19%, or 120.19 points, to close at 62,713.65.U.S. President Donald Trump warned Iran of stronger military action if it failed to quickly reach a deal, while saying the ceasefire remained in place.Global equities have gained in recent weeks on optimism that AI-related spending will support corporate earnings, while investors also monitored U.S. efforts to ease tensions with Iran in hopes of containing energy prices and sustaining risk appetite.On the domestic front, Japan's real wages rose 1% in March from a year earlier, while nominal wages gained 1.6% and overtime pay increased 1.9%, government data showed Friday.Japan's services sector growth slowed to an 11-month low in April as weaker demand and rising costs pushed companies to raise prices sharply, complicating the Bank of Japan's policy outlook ahead of a possible rate increase.In corporate news, Infroneer (TYO:5076) rose 5% after lowering the conversion price for its 2029 zero-coupon green convertible bonds following approval of a 90 yen-per-share dividend.Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (TYO:8306) fell 2% after saying it will partner with Google to develop AI-based retail financial services. Meanwhile, SoftBank Group (TYO:9984) dropped 5% amid plans to develop and manufacture AI servers domestically with support from Nvidia and Foxconn (TPE:2317).

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Japan's Real Wages in March Rise 1%

Japan's real wages in March edged up 1% from the same month a year earlier, resuming the upward trend over the past two months, according to the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare on Friday.The growth of real wages is considered essential for Japan to fully recover from its prolonged battle against deflation.Nominal wages, the average total monthly cash earnings per worker, including base, grew 1.6%, according to the government data. Overtime pay also gained 1.9%.

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Japan Services Activity Hits 11-Month Low as Middle East Conflict Drives Input Costs to One-Year High

Japan's service sector growth slowed to an 11-month low in April as rising costs and weaker demand weighed on activity, while companies raised prices at one of the fastest rates on record, adding to concerns over mounting inflationary pressure ahead of a possible Bank of Japan rate increase.The au Jibun Bank Japan Services PMI business activity index fell to 51 in April from 53.4 in March, marking the weakest expansion since May 2025, according to data compiled by S&P Global Market Intelligence. A reading above 50 indicates growth.New business growth also softened to the slowest pace since October, while export demand contracted for the first time in five months as uncertainty linked to the Middle East conflict and elevated prices weighed on overseas sales.At the same time, input costs rose at the fastest rate in a year, driven largely by higher fuel and import expenses tied to the conflict and a weaker yen. Companies passed those costs on to customers, pushing selling prices to the third-steepest increase since the survey began in 2007.The broader composite PMI, which combines manufacturing and services activity, eased to 52.2 from 53, though manufacturing output expanded at the fastest pace in more than 12 years amid front-loaded demand."Underlying data indicated that the slowdown stemmed from more subdued growth across the service sector, as manufacturers reported the quickest rise in output in over 12 years amid reports of front-loading due to thewar in the Middle East," said S&P Global Market Intelligence's Economics Associate Director Annabel Fiddes.The data adds to signs that Japan's economy is entering a more difficult phase for policymakers, with slowing activity coinciding with persistent inflation pressure."The business mood continued to be dampened by lingering uncertainty over the war and the possibility of future price hikes and softer customer demand. Notably, optimism around the year-ahead slipped to the lowestsince the COVID-19 pandemic in August 2020," Fiddes added.Separate government data showed real wages in March rose 1% from a year earlier for a third straight monthly increase, while nominal wages climbed 2.7% to 317,254 yen. However, wage gains continued to lag inflation, with consumer prices rising 1.6%.The combination of softer services demand and accelerating price pressures could complicate the Bank of Japan's policy outlook as markets increasingly price in a possible rate increase in June. The central bank kept interest rates unchanged in April but warned that inflation could overshoot expectations as companies continue shifting toward higher wages and prices.

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Market Chatter: Japan's Listed Companies Face Investor Pressure on 20 Trillion Yen Real Estate Gains

Japanese listed companies hold an estimated 20 trillion yen in unrealized gains from real estate assets, fueling activist investor calls for property sales to improve capital efficiency, Nikkei reported Friday.Estimates from Mizuho Trust & Banking show publicly traded firms hold business real estate with a book value of 119 trillion yen and an estimated market value of 139 trillion yen, according to the report.Rising land prices and inflation have sharply increased the value of corporate property holdings, including logistics facilities and headquarters. Unrealized gains on disclosed rental properties reached 30 trillion yen in fiscal 2025, up 25% from five years earlier, the report said.Activist investors are pressing companies to sell low-yield assets and use proceeds for shareholder returns or investments, according to the report.Nikkon Holdings (TYO:9072) said it may sell properties generating returns below its cost of capital after reviewing 243 sites valued at about 130 billion yen. Toho Holdings (TYO:8129) is also considering asset sales following pressure from investor 3D Investment Partners, the report said.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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Market Chatter: Japan Eyes 24-Hour Blockchain Trading for Government Bonds

Japan is preparing to introduce round-the-clock trading of government bonds on blockchain networks as early as 2026, Nikkei Asia reported Friday.The move comes as Japan aims to reduce transaction costs and accelerate settlement times, the report said.Under the plan, Japanese government bonds will be tokenized, allowing them to be issued and traded digitally on blockchain platforms, according to the report.Authorities initially plan to focus on the repo market, where financial institutions borrow and lend funds using government bonds as collateral, the report said.A consortium set to launch in May will develop the trading infrastructure, with digital asset platform operator Progmat serving as secretariat, according to the report.Japan's three largest banking groups, along with Tokio Marine Holdings (TYO:8766), Daiwa Securities Group (TYO:8601) and SBI Securities, are expected to participate. The report said BlackRock Japan and State Street Trust & Banking will also join the initiative.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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Japanese Services Sector Growth Slows to 11-Month Low as Cost Surge Hits Optimism

Growth in Japan's services sector moderated to its weakest level in nearly a year in April, as a slowdown in new business intake combined with intensifying cost pressures tested the sector's resilience.The S&P Global Japan Services PMI declined to 51.0 in April from 53.4 in the previous month, the lowest reading in 11 months, according to S&P Global's report released Friday.The latest survey data indicates that the expansion of total new work was the most subdued since last October, contributing directly to the deceleration in business activity.Input costs rose at the sharpest pace seen in 12 months, driven largely by geopolitical tensions and rising energy-related expenses.In response to this sustained cost burden, service providers raised their selling prices to an approaching historic high, marking a near-record increase in output charges.This aggressive pass-through of higher costs to customers underscores the degree of inflationary pressure now present in Japan's service economy.Looking ahead, business confidence regarding the coming year has dimmed considerably, registering the second-lowest level since the onset of the pandemic.Firms cited two primary reasons for their subdued outlook: persistent uncertainty tied to external conflicts, and the ongoing rise in operating costs.The combination of these factors has weighed heavily on optimism, with many companies expressing caution about future demand conditions.Despite the overall expansion extending for a thirteenth consecutive month, as reflected by the headline index remaining above the neutral 50.0 threshold, the pace of growth was only marginal.Finance and insurance, along with transport and storage, were among the few subsectors that continued to show relatively stronger performance amid the broader slowdown.

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Japanese Stocks Slide as Renewed Middle East Tensions Stoke Energy Supply Fears

Japanese shares fell during the opening session on Friday, as rising tensions in the Middle East revived worries about energy supplies.The Nikkei 225 dropped 179.83 points, or 0.3%, to start the day at 62,654.01.Brent crude surged to over $100 per barrel, amid concerns of a prolonged shutdown of the strategic Strait of Hormuz.On the domestic front, Japanese workers' real wages rose for the third consecutive month in March, which will influence the Bank of Japan's future rate hike decision.Inflation-adjusted wages increased by 1% compared with a year earlier, easing from a revised 2% gain in February, according to a labor ministry report on Friday.The reading marked the first time since 2021 that real wages have climbed for three straight months.

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Market Chatter: Japan Buybacks Hit Record 22.32 Trillion Yen in Fiscal 2025

Japan-listed companies' share buybacks reached a record 22.32 trillion yen in fiscal 2025, extending gains for a fifth straight year as companies face growing pressure to improve capital efficiency, Nikkei reported Friday.The total value of announced repurchase programs rose 18% from a year earlier, following an 85% jump in fiscal 2024, according to the report.Recruit Holdings (TYO:6098) launched a buyback of as much as 350 billion yen in March, while Toyota Motor (TYO:7203) repurchased shares tied to the planned privatization of Toyota Industries (TYO:6201), the report said.The buyback surge follows a 2023 push by the Tokyo Stock Exchange for listed companies to improve shareholder returns and capital efficiency, according to the report.The number of companies launching buybacks, however, fell 5% to 1,099 in fiscal 2025, amid concerns over higher repurchase costs and uncertainty tied to U.S. tariffs, the report said.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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