Chinese private property developers face fresh liquidity squeeze after debt restructuring Chinese private property developers that restructured debt are encountering a renewed liquidity squeeze this year as sluggish sales, bond …
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Business
Mitsubishi Corp embraces debt to boost capital efficiency and fund investments
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiMitsubishi Corp embraces leverage to boost capital efficiency Mitsubishi Corp is increasing its use of debt financing to improve capital efficiency and free cash for major investments, including its 15% …
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Business
Nippon Steel struggles with doubled interest-bearing debt after U.S. Steel takeover
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiNippon Steel’s U.S. Steel acquisition leaves heavy debt burden as interest costs surge After acquiring U.S. Steel, Nippon Steel faces sharply higher interest-bearing debt as refinancing and rising rates strain …
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Business
Brazil household debt surges as government rolls out relief and fintech expands
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiBrazil household debt crisis deepens as fintech boom and high rates pressure consumers Brazil’s household debt crisis is intensifying, with nearly half of adults reported behind on payments as high …
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Business
Asian Local-Currency Debt Surges as Iran War and US Rates Boost Issuance
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiAsia local currency debt market posts record issuance as Hong Kong, Singapore and Australia see surge Asia local currency debt market posts record issuance as Iran war, rising U.S. rates …
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Politics
Japan Proposes Multi-Year Budget Framework to Boost Growth and Curb Debt
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoJapan proposes multi-year budget framework to spur long-term investment Japan moves toward a multi-year budget framework to fund long-term projects while safeguarding fiscal discipline amid rising interest costs and mounting …
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Technology
Japan interest rates rising toward 3% threaten debt control and growth agenda
by Sora Tanakaby Sora TanakaJapan interest rates risk outpacing growth as 10-year JGB yield nears 29-year high Japan interest rates could top economic growth as 10-year JGB yields near 29-year highs, complicating national debt …