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Takaichi bends to Washington as Japan’s yields rise

Takaichi’s economic agenda runs into the bond market Scott Foster reports that Sanae Takaichi is retreating from reflationary policy as US pressure over the weak yen converges with rising JGB yields and domestic fiscal constraints. […] The post Takaichi bends to Washington as Japan’s…

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Samsung Electronics Faces Shareholder Return Dilemma

As Samsung Electronics announced a shareholder return plan of up to 110 trillion won (about $81.44 billion), interest in the method of return is increasing.In particular, attention is focusing on the…

  • Samsung Electronics plans up to 110 trillion won shareholder return.
  • 70 trillion won in cash dividends, 40 trillion won for treasury share purchase.
  • Activist fund suggests prioritizing preferred share cancellation.

Refinery Stocks Rally on Record Margins

As Asian refining margins soared to record highs due to the impact of China halting its petroleum product exports, domestic refinery-related stocks showed strength in early trading on Oct. 2.

  • Asian refining stocks rise on October 2 due to record margins
  • China bans petroleum exports, straining supply
  • Gasoline margins hit $50.53 per barrel, lowest Singapore light oil stocks

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