Japan's largest banks to jointly issue stablecoins by March 2027

Japan's three largest banks said on Wednesday they will jointly issue stablecoins during ​the current fiscal year ending in March ‌2027, a sign of growing momentum for digital payments in a country where cash and credit cards remain ​popular.

Reuters • 5 hours ago

Japanese investors make biggest foreign stock exit in five years in May

Japanese investors sold foreign stocks at the fastest pace in about five years in May, as caution over Middle ​East hostilities and concerns that a tech-driven market rally ‌had run too far weighed on sentiment.

Reuters • Jun 8, 2026

After Reviewing Every International Developed Market ETF These 3 Cover Japan and Europe Better Than Anything Else

Japan is having a moment. The MSCI Japan benchmark has delivered an unhedged return of about 13% year to date through late May, while the currency-hedged version has tacked on closer to 18%.

24/7 Wall Street • Jun 9, 2026

Japan Rate-Hike Hopes Intact Despite Growth Miss

The Japanese economy grew at a slightly slower pace than initially estimated in the first quarter.

WSJ • Jun 8, 2026

International Equities Are Outperforming — But Is The Rotation Real This Time?

Every few years, the investment community rediscovers the case for international equities. A string of outperformance relative to the S&P 500 generates a wave of allocation recommendations, money flows in, and then — historically, more often than not — U.S. exceptionalism reasserts itself and the rotation reverses.

Forbes • Jun 5, 2026

Japan plans to rebuild ageing nuclear plants to boost power supply, NHK reports

Japan plans to rebuild between two and five ageing nuclear reactors by the 2040s and as many ​as 11 to 14 by the 2050s as it ‌aims to secure stable power supply, public broadcaster NHK reported, citing a draft policy to be presented on Friday.

Reuters • Jun 5, 2026

Nikkei 225 sinks as US-Iran clashes spark fresh risk-off trade

Asian equities fell on Thursday as renewed fighting between the United States and Iran pushed investors back towards safer assets, even as oil prices eased after Israel and Lebanon moved to implement a ceasefire. MSCI's Asia-Pacific ex-Japan index dropped 1.5%, while S&P 500 e-mini futures slipped 0.5%.

Invezz • Jun 4, 2026

SMFG targets $5 billion trading revenue as Japan rates reset markets

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group plans to double revenue from its sales and trading unit to 800 billion yen, or about $5 billion, within the next few years as Japan's shift away from ultra-low rates drives demand for market products. Arihiro Nagata, head of the bank's global markets division, told Reuters that the business currently generates about 400 billion yen in revenue.

Invezz • Jun 4, 2026

JGBs Edge Higher, Tracking Gains in U.S. Treasurys

JGBs edged higher in the morning Tokyo session, tracking overnight price gains in U.S. Treasurys.

WSJ • Jun 5, 2026

Japan Prime Minister Says Will Defend Yen by Strengthening Economy

Despite recent foreign-exchange intervention, the Japanese currency has weakened again to near the 160 threshold against the dollar, a level seen as a potential trigger for more government action.

WSJ • Jun 5, 2026