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Japan Sets 20% Crypto Tax — Signals Institutional ETF Surge
Japan’s new 20% crypto tax and ETF gateway could spark a wave of institutional inflows, reshaping the domestic asset‑allocation landscape.
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Japan’s First Hormuz Crude Shipment Since 2023 — Energy Stocks Surge, Oil‑Earnings Tilt
Japan will receive 2 million barrels of Saudi crude via the Strait of Hormuz, the first such flow since the 2023 Iran war, sparking a rally in oil‑sector stocks.
Trading
Japan Core CPI Slips to 1.7% YoY — Signals Lower Policy Drag on Yen
Japan’s core CPI fell to 1.7% in April, the third straight month under the BOJ’s 2% target, tightening the case for more accommodative policy.
Trading
Japan Tankan Sentiment Climbs to +8 — Signals Short‑Term Export Boost for Investors
Japan’s Tankan shows manufacturers’ sentiment up to +8, but August outlook slips to +5, hinting at a muted growth trajectory for exporters.
Crypto
Japan to Recognize Foreign Trust-Type Stablecoins as Electronic Payment Instruments from June 2026
Japan's Financial Services Agency will amend its Payment Services Act to treat qualifying foreign trust‑type stablecoins as electronic payment instruments, aiming for user protection comparable to domestic e‑money.
Trading
Japan Likely to Issue Fresh Debt to Fund Extra Budget
Japan may raise new debt to support an additional budget aimed at cushioning economic fallout from Middle East tensions, according to a report.
Markets
Japan to Use New Debt to Fund Fuel‑Cost Relief Measures
Japan will tap fresh borrowing to finance a supplementary budget aimed at easing fuel costs for households and businesses. The move follows a government push to counter rising energy prices amid global supply constraints.
Crypto
Japan’s 30‑Year JGB Yield Reaches 4% as Global Sell‑off Drives Debt Costs
Japan’s 30‑year government bond yield climbed to about 4%, the highest level since 1999, amid a global bond sell‑off that has raised borrowing costs for the world’s most indebted nation.
Markets
Japan‑Korea Summit Set as Samsung Union Strike Looms
Japan and South Korea will meet on Thursday to discuss trade and security amid Samsung unionists’ planned strike. The meeting follows South Korea’s pledge to explore all options to avoid the strike.