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Japanese Shares Open Lower on Tech Selloff, US Strike on Iran

Japanese equities fell at the start of trading on Wednesday, pressured by renewed selling in technology stocks and heightened geopolitical unrest following a U.S. military action against Iran.The Nikkei 225 dropped 464.3 points, or 0.7%, to settle at 64,952.38.The U.S. launched new strikes on Iran after a U.S. Apache helicopter was shot down in the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns on a potential peace deal.Investors are also focused on the upcoming U.S. inflation report later in the day, while strong American jobs figures from last week have reinforced expectations that the U.S. Federal Reserve may need to hike interest rates.At home, economists anticipate the Bank of Japan to increase interest rate at least twice this year, with the first potentially arriving as soon as next week.A Bloomberg News survey found that 49 out of 51 economists expect the BOJ to raise its benchmark rate by a quarter point to 1% at the conclusion of its June 16 meeting, a level not seen since 1995.

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Market Chatter: Malaysia to Vow Maximum LNG, Naphtha Supplies to Japan

Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is expected to commit to providing Japan with the largest feasible volumes of liquefied natural gas and naphtha at a summit on Wednesday, Nikkei Asia reported the same day.Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and her Malaysian counterpart plan to issue a joint statement containing this pledge, as Japan seeks to reduce its reliance on Middle Eastern oil following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the news daily said.Malaysia currently supplies about 15% of Japan's LNG, making it the second-largest source after Australia, which accounts for roughly 40%, the publication said.The Malaysian commitment follows Takaichi's visit to Australia last month, where she worked to expand LNG's share in Japan's energy imports, the report said.The two leaders will also discuss urea supplies, a key raw material for medical gloves and chemical fertilizers, and are expected to reaffirm the importance of Tokyo-led POWERR Asia energy cooperation framework, it added.(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's Factory-Gate Inflation Accelerates to 6.3% in May

Japan's producer price index (PPI) rose 6.3% year over year in May, according to preliminary data released by the Bank of Japan on Wednesday.The reading was higher than the consensus forecast of a 5.6% increase and compared with a 5.3% rise in the previous month.On a month-on-month basis, corporate goods prices increased 0.9% from April, decelerating from the 2.8% growth between March and April.

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Tech Revival Lifts Asian Stock Markets

Asian stock markets gyrated higher Tuesday on overnight Wall Street cues, as traders sought tech-sector values after recent bear moves.Shanghai and Tokyo finished in the green, although Hong Kong edged lower. Other regional exchanges largely gained ground.Seoul's KOSPI Index rebounded upwards by 8.2%, after an 8.3% divot on Monday, as semiconductor-giants SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics led gainers.In Japan, the Nikkei 225 opened higher and rose to the close, finishing up 2.2% as investors waded back into AI-related shares after three trading days of decline in semiconductor-exposed shares.The benchmark Nikkei 225 rose 1,392.03 to 65,416.63, as gaining issues outnumbered losers 125 to 98.Leading the upside was semiconductor-components supplier Taiyo Yuden, up 20%, while materials-house Mitsui Kinzoku declined 4.6%.In economic news, Japan's machine tool orders in May rose 37.4% on year, reported the Japan Machine Tool Builders Association.In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng Index opened lower, waffled, but closed down 0.4% as declines in finance and retail shares offset firming in tech and property issues.The broad gauge Hang Seng fell 91.16 to 24,565.90, as losing issues outnumbered gainers 62 to 27. The Hang Seng TECH Index gained 0.3% on the day, while the Mainland Properties Index rose 0.1%.Leading the upside was natural-gas supplier ENN, gaining 3.5%, while shipping line Orient Overseas declined 5.2%.On the mainland, the Shanghai Composite rose 1.3% to 4,010.03.In economic news, mainland China's exports rose 19.4% on year in May, and imports increased by 27.4%, largely driven by AI and tech-hardware demand, reported the Customs Administration.On the other regional exchanges, the Taiwan TWSE inclined 2.8%; the Australian ASX 200 declined 0.2%; the Singapore Straits Times Index rose 1.2%, and the Thai Set inclined 1.4%. In late trading in Mumbai, the Sensex was up 0.5%.The MSCI All Country Asia Pacific Index rose 2.5% on the day.

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Market Chatter: BOJ Set to Raise Key Rate to 1.0% and Pause Bond Purchase Cuts

The Bank of Japan is expected to increase its benchmark interest rate to 1.0% during its June 15-16 policy meeting, driven by rising inflation risks, Nikkei Asia reported on Tuesday.Governor Kazuo Ueda and other executives will formally propose the hike, which will likely receive majority support from the nine board members, the news agency said.Additionally, the central bank is considering halting the reduction of its government bond buying program starting in April 2027, a measure also expected to pass, the publication 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's Machine Tool Orders Extend Growth Streak in May
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Japan's Machine Tool Orders Extend Growth Streak in May

Japan's machine tool orders continued to grow strongly in May, supported by robust demand from both overseas and domestic customers.Japan's machine tool orders rose 37.4% year over year to 176.8 billion yen, according to data released Tuesday by the Japan Machine Tool Builders' Association.The increase followed a 45.1% rise in April and was slightly stronger than the 37% growth expected by economists surveyed by Trading Economics.Foreign orders climbed 37.7% from a year earlier to 131.8 billion yen, while domestic demand increased 36.4% to 45 billion yen.The strong growth in orders comes as Japanese machine tool makers expand their U.S. operations to capture expected demand from the Trump administration's push to revive domestic manufacturing, Nikkei reported.Japan and Germany are leading suppliers to U.S. manufacturers in sectors such as aerospace and medical equipment, where precision machining is critical.The U.S. imports about 900 billion yen of machine tools annually, with Japan providing nearly 30% of the total, the largest share among foreign suppliers.According to Nikkei, Okuma invested about 4 billion yen in a new repair center in North Carolina that is scheduled to begin operations in June.DMG Mori also plans to triple U.S. output in 2026 from 2024 levels and has shifted production of some machining centers and lathes from Japan to its Davis, California, facility, while continuing to manufacture more advanced equipment in Japan and Germany for export.Machine tools were among the products affected by U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum imports in 2025, while additional sector-specific duties remain under consideration.Although the U.S. Supreme Court later ruled that the "reciprocal" tariffs on machine tools were unconstitutional, President Donald Trump has indicated that his administration intends to pursue tariffs through alternative measures.The industry is also keeping a close watch on supplies of thinners and cutting oils, key materials used in the production of products ranging from semiconductors and automobiles to aircraft.Shigetomo Sakamoto, president of Shibaura Machine and chairman of the Japan Machine Tool Builders' Association, said a prolonged conflict in the Middle East and any effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz could eventually disrupt supplies.While inventories remain adequate for now, "we are closely monitoring the situation," Sakamoto said.Multiple Japanese petrochemical companies have announced production cuts in recent days amid fears that the conflict in the Middle East could tighten supplies of naphtha, a key feedstock used to manufacture plastics and a wide range of industrial products.The production curbs have raised concerns about broader impacts on industries ranging from consumer goods and construction materials to electronics and technology."Markets are not really thinking through the cascading implications of no naphtha supply," Mateen Chaudhry, founder and managing director of corporate advisory firm BCMG, was quoted as saying by Bloomberg News."It might be the canary in the coal mine, and unfortunately Japan is very exposed," he added.Sakamoto said the industry group would work closely with Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry to monitor supply conditions and ensure any shortages do not become a bottleneck for manufacturing activity.

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Japanese Shares Rebound as Investor Interest in Tech Stocks Recovers

Japanese shares rebound on Tuesday to close higher driven by the renewed interest in AI and semiconductor related shares coupled, and the hope of a resolution to the Middle East crisis.The Nikkei 225 climbed 2.2%, or by 1,392.03 points, to end at 65,416.63.Movement in the domestic market tracked Wall Street's overnight gains that were driven by the recovery made by chipmakers after Friday's selloff.Investors were enthused as the rise in global oil prices eased after Israel and Iran said they would halt attacks on each other for now.On the domestic front, Japanese investors sold 2.72 trillion yen worth of foreign stocks net in May, which is seen as the fastest pace of sell off in about five years amid the Middle East conflict and questions over a tech-driven market rally.Also, Japan's machine tool orders increased 37.4% year over year in May to 176.8 billion yen, easing from the 45.1% expansion in April, according to preliminary data from the Japan Machine Tool Builders' Association released Tuesday.Among companies, Smaregi (TYO:4431) declared a final dividend of 24 yen per share for the fiscal year ended April 30, up from 15 yen per share a year earlier, according to a Monday filing with the Tokyo Stock Exchange.Also, Panasonic (TYO:6752) aims to nearly triple AI infrastructure sales to almost 1.4 trillion yen by the fiscal year ending March 2029, driven by enhanced products and increased production. It aims to invest 500 billion yen to improve its devices and systems, as well as expand production, according to an investor presentation on Monday.

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Japan's Machine Tool Orders Rise 37.4% in May

Japan's machine tool orders increased 37.4% year over year in May to 176.8 billion yen, according to preliminary data from the Japan Machine Tool Builders' Association released Tuesday.The pace of increase eased from the 45.1% expansion in April, but was slightly above Trading Economics' 37% forecast.The sustained expansion in May was driven by a 37.7% rise in foreign demand to 131.8 billion yen and a 36.4% increase in domestic orders to 45 billion yen.

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Fitch Assigns A Rating to Japan's Outstanding Government Bonds

Fitch Ratings has placed an A rating on Japan's previously unrated outstanding long-term local currency government bonds, according to a recent release.Following the action, all of Japan's outstanding long-term local-currency government bonds carry Fitch ratings.The bonds' rating is equivalent to Japan's long-term local currency issuer default rating and sensitive to changes in the latter.Significant shifts in the country's government debt-to-GDP ratio or real GDP growth prospects could lead to future actions on the sovereign rating, Fitch said.

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Japanese Investors Sell JPY2.72 Trillion of Foreign Stocks in May

Japanese investors sold 2.72 trillion yen worth of foreign stocks net in May, according to data from the Ministry of Finance on Monday.The selloff marked the fastest pace in about five years amid the Middle East conflict and questions over a tech-driven market rally, Reuters reported separately.Investors appeared to be swapping riskier assets for foreign debt, with purchases reaching a net 2.9 trillion yen during the month, the most since May 2025, according to the report.

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Japanese Stocks Open Higher as Middle East Tensions Ease

Japanese shares rose at Tuesday's open following a recovery on Wall Street, as Middle East tensions showed signs of cooling.The Nikkei 225 climbed 600.7 points or 0.9% to open at 64,625.26.Iran and Israel agreed to reduce strikes that had threatened peace talks, according to various reports, while Brent crude held steady around $94 per barrel after paring previous gains.

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Market Chatter: Japanese Firms' Time Deposits Rise 22% as of March

The balance of time deposits by corporations in Japan rose 22% year over year to 76.95 trillion yen as of March, Nikkei Asia reported Tuesday, citing data from the Bank of Japan.The figure is now close to a 26-year high, the report said.The balance of term deposits in the country remained mostly steady in the 40 trillion yen to 50 trillion yen range for about two decades before 2023, but began rising sharply amid increasing interest rates, 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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Tech Rout Visits Asian Stock Markets

Asian stock markets joined the global tech rout on Monday, after declines last week in semiconductor shares on Wall Street, and on concerns the Federal Reserve may soon raise rates after the strong US jobs report on Friday.Investors sentiments were also undercut by media reports of fresh hostilities in the Persian Gulf.Brent crude prices rose 3.3% to $96.16 a barrel, during trading hours.Hong Kong, Shanghai and Tokyo finished in the red, as did other regional exchanges. Seoul's tech-heavy KOSPI index fell 8.3%, following on a 5.5% decline logged on Friday.In Japan, the Nikkei 225 opened lower and could not recover, finishing off 3.9% lower.The benchmark Nikkei 225 fell 2,563.52 to 64,024.60, as losing issues outnumbered losers 162 to 61.Leading the upside was entertainment-house Toho, rising 6.8%, while silicon wafer-maker Sumco declined 12.8%.In economic news, Japan's Q1 gross domestic product (GDP) expanded by an annualized real 1.8%, down from an initially reported increase of 2.1%, reported the Cabinet Office.In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng Index opened lower and waffled thereafter, closing down 1.2% as traders backed away from property and tech issues.The broad gauge Hang Seng fell 304.89 to 24,657.06 as losing issues outnumbered gainers 63 to 24. The Hang Seng TECH Index lost 2.7% on the day, while the Mainland Properties Index fell 1.7%.Leading the upside was China Mengniu Dairy, gaining 3.1%, while search-engine giant Baidu declined 7.6%.On the mainland, the Shanghai Composite fell 1.7% to 3,959.34.On the other regional exchanges, the Taiwan TWSE declined 3.5%; the Singapore Straits Times Index fell 1.7%, and the Thai Set declined 1.3%. In late trading in Mumbai, the Sensex was down 1%. Trading floors in Sydney were closed on holiday.The MSCI All Country Asia Pacific Index fell 3.2% on the day.

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Asia Week Ahead: Inflation Prints; GDP Estimates; and Trade Balance

For the week ahead in Asia, inflation, trade and growth data will be in focus as investors assess the region's economic momentum.The week opens with Japan's revised first-quarter GDP figures, followed by trade data from China and Taiwan on Tuesday.Mid-week, China's consumer and producer inflation reports will dominate headlines, while Japan will release producer price data.Thursday will be led by unemployment figures from South Korea and Malaysia, before Friday brings India's inflation report.Here's what to watch in the week ahead.MONDAY, June 8The week was off to a relatively light, but notable start with Japan's first-quarter GDP growth rate.Japan's economy expanded at an annualized rate of 1.8% in the first quarter, according to final data released by the Cabinet Office. The reading was revised down from the preliminary estimate of 2.1% growth, but exceeded the market consensus forecast for a 1.3% increase, according to Trading Economics.The data comes as attention turns to the Bank of Japan's June 15-16 policy meeting, where policymakers are expected to consider another interest-rate increase. The growth figures are unlikely to derail expectations for further policy tightening.TUESDAY, June 9Data readouts will pick up Tuesday, starting with China's trade figures for May.Economists at ING said they expect China's exports to rise 19.5% year-on year and imports to gain 36.4% for a trade surplus of $86.5 billion. The surplus would be an increase from the $84.8 billion recorded in April, thanks in part to higher tech prices, which are boosting both export and import prices, ING said.Taiwan will similarly report trade figures, with ING expecting the island nation's trade surplus to rise to $15.5 billion from $14.4 billion in April. "Strong export orders from previous months suggest external demand remains robust amid the AI boom," ING said in a preview.Markets will be watching for any revisions to South Korea's first-quarter GDP growth rate when the Bank of Korea releases its final estimate on Tuesday.The central bank's advance estimate indicated that South Korea's real GDP increased 3.6% annually and 1.7% on a quarterly basis.In Australia, a pair of reports will capture business and consumer sentiment, while in the Philippines, unemployment stats will be due.Other key data scheduled for the day include Japan's machine tool orders.WEDNESDAY, June 10China's consumer and producer price inflation will dominate headlines Wednesday.Consumer prices are expected to show an uptick of 1.3% year on year in May from 1.2% a month prior, reflecting higher manufacturers' input and output prices due to the Middle East conflict, the Wall Street Journal reported.Japan will similarly report its May producer prices, with analysts expecting the PPI to accelerate to 5.5% year on year from 4.9% in April, according to a Trading Economics consensus.Indonesia will release its May consumer confidence report on the same day.THURSDAY, June 11Unemployment data from South Korea and Malaysia will be the highlight of the day.According to Trading Economics, South Korea's unemployment rate could remain unchanged at 2.80% in May. The platform similarly forecasted that Malaysia's unemployment would remain steady at 2.90%, a level it has held since November 2025.A forward-looking report on consumer inflation expectations will be due in Australia. According to Trading Economics, consumer inflation expectations could rise to 6.5% for June from the 5.6% estimated in May.Meanwhile, Indonesia will report its retail sales stats for April.FRIDAY, June 12India's May inflation data will be in the news Friday.Economists at ING said they expect consumer prices to pick up to 3.9% year on year from the 3.48% recorded in the month prior due to a rise in gasoline prices. Still, the figure would be below the Reserve Bank of India's 4% target."The key risk to the outlook lies in potential second-round effects on food inflation. Fertiliser shortages, alongside the rising probability of an El Niño event, could exert upward pressure on food prices in the coming months and warrant close monitoring," ING said in a preview.Friday will also feature industrial production reports from Japan, Malaysia, and Hong Kong, with Malaysia additionally reporting its retail sales stats for April.In Thailand, the consumer confidence report for May will be due.On the activity front, the Business NZ manufacturing purchasing managers' index report will be due in New Zealand. CommBank said it expects manufacturing activity in May to stabilize, or even lift somewhat, given a decline in fuel prices over late April and May.The Business NZ PMI previously dropped to 50.5 in April from 52.8 in March.

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Japanese Shares Close Lower on Renewed Middle East Tensions

Japanese shares closed Monday's session lower amid expectations of prolonged high U.S. interest rates.The Nikkei 225 retreated 3.9%, or by 2,563.52 points, to end at 64,024.60.Investor sentiment was also dampened by the rise in oil prices on Monday, adding to concerns over inflation, after a flare-up of tensions between Iran and Israel over the weekend. The two countries exchanged strikes for the first time since a ceasefire was agreed between them in April.On the domestic front, Japan's economy expanded at an annualized rate of 1.8% in the first quarter. The reading was softer than the preliminary estimate of a 2.1% increase, and against the 0.7% growth in the previous quarter, according to Cabinet Office data released on Monday.On the corporate side, shares of Tomoe Engineering (TYO:6309) closed 5% higher after the company raised its earnings forecast for the fiscal year ending Oct. 31, with projected net income increasing to 4.4 billion yen from 4.2 billion yen.Meanwhile, Sparx (TYO:8739) said its assets under management rose 6.8% from a month earlier to 2.601 trillion yen in May. The company's shares closed down over 1%.

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Japanese Bank Lending Jumps 5.7% in May, Topping Forecasts
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Japanese Bank Lending Jumps 5.7% in May, Topping Forecasts

Japanese bank lending in May grew the fastest since March 2021 on higher growth in major banks, according to data from the Bank of Japan released Monday.Bank lending in the country jumped 5.7% year over year in May, faster than the 5.4% rise in April and above the 5.6% forecast by Trading Economics.Total outstanding loans at major, regional, and shinkin banks reached 670.8 trillion yen during the month.Loans at major banks jumped 8.7% year over year, with 275.3 trillion yen in outstanding loans. The growth was faster than the 7.9% rise reported in April, the central bank said.Regional bank loans grew 4.3%, faster than the 4.2% increase in April. Total outstanding loans were at 316 trillion yen.Lending at major and regional banks combined rose 6.3% during the month, accelerating from 5.9% in April. Total outstanding loans as of May were at 591.4 trillion yen.Shinkin banks or cooperative-owned financial institutions saw loan growth at 1.7%, higher than the 1.5% increase seen a month ago, with total outstanding loans at 79.5 trillion yen.The heightened lending activity comes as businesses in the country boost borrowing to cover cash shortfalls due to mergers, capital investments, and investor pressure, Bloomberg reported separately the same day.Total deposits inched up 2.1% year over year in May, faster than the 1.9% growth in April. Total outstanding deposits were at 1.0826 quadrillion yen.City and regional bank deposits increased 2.4% year over year, with outstanding deposits of 920 trillion yen in May.Investment bank Jefferies said its impression of Japanese loans and deposits is positive due to stronger growth compared with the previous month, according to a report released Monday.

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Japan's Economy Expands in Q1 as BOJ Rate Decision Looms
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Japan's Economy Expands in Q1 as BOJ Rate Decision Looms

Japan's economy continued to grow in the first quarter, as investors looked ahead to a closely watched Bank of Japan policy meeting later this month.The country's economy expanded at an annualized rate of 1.8% in the first quarter, according to final data released by the Cabinet Office on Monday.The reading was revised down from the preliminary estimate of 2.1% growth.The final figure exceeded the market consensus forecast for a 1.3% increase, according to Trading Economics.Business investment fell 0.7% from the previous quarter, a sharp downward revision from an initial estimate of 0.3% growth. Meanwhile, private consumption, which makes up more than half of Japan's economy, rose 0.3%, matching the preliminary reading.The data comes as attention turns to the Bank of Japan's June 15-16 policy meeting, where policymakers are expected to consider another interest-rate increase.The growth figures are unlikely to derail expectations for further policy tightening.Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda signaled that a rate increase remains under consideration if policymakers judge that inflation risks outweigh the potential economic damage from the conflict in the Middle East."Even if the situation remains unclear, should it be judged that upside risks to prices outweigh downside risks to economic activity, it will be necessary to thoroughly discuss the pros and cons of raising the policy interest rate," Ueda said last week.Markets are pricing in roughly an 80% chance that the Bank of Japan will raise its short-term policy rate to 1% from 0.75% at its June 15-16 policy meeting."The impact of the Middle East situation didn't materialize in the first quarter, but it is likely to become apparent going forward," Shinichiro Kobayashi, chief economist at Mitsubishi UFJ Research and Consulting, was quoted as saying by Bloomberg News."Given the recent remarks from the BOJ, it appears it is focusing more on curbing inflation, so I expect it to raise interest rates this month," he added.A move to 1% would lift the benchmark rate to its highest level since 1995 and mark the latest step in the central bank's effort to normalize monetary policy.Japan's wholesale prices rose 4.9% in April from a year earlier, accelerating at the fastest pace in three years as the war in Iran boosted oil and chemical prices.Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's government approved a $19 billion supplementary budget on Wednesday to help cushion households from higher energy costs stemming from the conflict in the Middle East.The yen's weakness has added to inflationary pressures in resource-poor Japan, which relies heavily on energy imports from the Middle East.Japanese authorities have spent a record amount of foreign-exchange reserves over the past month to support the currency after it weakened beyond the 160-per-dollar level, signaling concerns about the impact of a weaker yen on import costs and inflation.

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Japan Stocks Open Lower After Wall Street Tech Selloff

Japanese equities opened Monday's trading lower as rising expectations of prolonged high U.S. interest rates triggered Wall Street's AI selloff.The Nikkei 225 fell 640.6 points or nearly 1% to open at 65,947.56.At home, Japan's economy expanded at an annualized rate of 1.8% in the first quarter, according to Cabinet Office data released on Monday.Market participants are also raising bets on a potential interest rate increase by the Bank of Japan at its upcoming policy meeting next week, as the nation faces inflationary pressures.Elsewhere, Middle East hostilities escalated following Iran's missile launches toward Israel.

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Market Chatter: Japanese Corporate Real Estate Sales Hit 18-Year High as Firms Boost Efficiency

Corporate property sales in Japan rose 9% to 1.23 trillion yen in 2025, marking the highest level in nearly two decades, as listed companies shed assets to improve profitability, Nikkei reported on Sunday.Food maker Ajinomoto (TYO:2802) sold its Tokyo headquarters and will relocate functions this summer, while Yamato Holdings (TYO:9064) offloaded four properties, including its Ginza office, the news daily said.Engineering firm IHI (TYO:7013) planned three sales in Koto ward, expected to generate 56.8 billion yen in capital gains, over 80% of which will be booked this fiscal year, the publication said.The trend reflects growing pressure on Japanese firms to streamline operations and raise return on equity, aligning with broader shareholder-driven governance reforms, 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 Books 3.9 Trillion Yen in April Current Account Surplus

Japan booked a current account surplus of 3.908 trillion yen in April, up from 2.370 trillion yen a year earlier, the Ministry of Finance said in a Monday release.However, the latest figure was down from the record-high surplus of 4.682 trillion yen in March.The primary driver of the increase was a widening of the trade surplus in the goods account.

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