AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoJapan Markets: Tokyo stocks hit a record again as the Topix climbed to a fresh high for a third straight session, helped by softer-than-expected U.S. producer prices and renewed AI/semiconductor buying that lifted the Nikkei 225 by 0.59% to 68,713.80. FX & Rates: The yen strengthened on growing bets for a Bank of Japan rate hike in September, while traders also digested inflation signals that keep tightening on the table. Defense Policy: Japan’s 2026 defense white paper is drawing sharp criticism for sounding more ambitious than “exclusively defense-oriented,” with tensions also rising around the Kurils after Putin’s visit. Drone Trade Shock: The U.S. moved to impose steep drone tariffs up to 100% on certain unmanned aircraft and components, with preferential treatment for products tied to Japan and other partners—an outcome that’s already rattling drone supply chains. Shipping & Security: The U.S. is redeploying a carrier toward the Middle East to sustain operations amid the Iran standoff, while Ukraine reports long-range strikes hitting Russian naval and port infrastructure. Industry Watch: Toyota Research Institute says the next step in manufacturing robotics is getting machines to handle variable tasks with less bespoke programming. Aviation Infrastructure: Japan-backed work on Sri Lanka’s Bandaranaike International Airport Terminal 2 is set to restart, with construction expected to begin before November.
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