U.S. crude oil exports fall amid Iran conflict uncertainty; Japan secures alternative supplies U.S. crude oil exports fall as renewed Iran tensions squeeze global flows, prompting Japan to diversify imports …
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China imposes sanctions on U.S. testing lab, escalating US-China tensions
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiUS-China tensions escalate as Beijing sanctions U.S. testing lab and probes foreign software in office equipment China announced sanctions on a U.S. testing laboratory and opened probes into office equipment …
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U.S. imports from Asia surge as retailers stockpile before July tariffs
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiU.S. imports from Asia rise in June as retailers rush to beat July tariff increase U.S. imports from Asia rose in June as retailers and manufacturers accelerated purchases to avoid …
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Bank of Japan spends $31.8bn in coordinated U.S. intervention to buy yen
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiYen intervention: Japan spent about $31.8 billion buying yen in joint action with U.S. on July 31 Japan’s yen intervention on July 31 involved roughly $31.8 billion to buy yen, …
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Pakistan applies for $10bn U.S. currency backstop after mediating Iran talks
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiPakistan Seeks $10 Billion U.S. Backstop After Mediating U.S.-Iran Talks Pakistan has applied for a U.S. foreign currency backstop worth up to $10 billion to shore up reserves, Nikkei Asia …
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Yen weakens near historic lows as Japan and U.S. launch coordinated interventions
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiYen intervention: Japan and U.S. launch coordinated action as currency surges Japan and U.S. authorities have carried out a coordinated yen intervention after the currency surged, signaling joint action to …
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U.S. Treasury tells market participants to prepare for possible yen intervention
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan readies banks as U.S. Treasury signals possible follow-up to yen intervention U.S. Treasury warned markets after Tokyo’s yen intervention on July 30, 2026; banks were instructed to prepare for …
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Microsoft considers open weights for AI models as Chinese rivals gain U.S. users
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiMicrosoft open weights: Suleyman says Microsoft may release in-house AI model weights amid U.S. competition Microsoft open weights: CEO Mustafa Suleyman tells Nikkei the company is considering releasing in-house AI …
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Michelle Steel arrives in South Korea as U.S. ambassador amid China tensions
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiMichelle Steel Arrives in Seoul as U.S. Ambassador to South Korea amid Alliance Tensions Michelle Steel arrives in Seoul as U.S. ambassador to South Korea, filling a long-vacant post amid …
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India pharma faces 100% U.S. tariff from 2028, pivots to higher-value medicines
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiU.S. 100% Tariff on Generic Drug Imports Threatens India’s Pharma Exports U.S. move to apply a 100% tariff on generic drug imports from India from 2028 threatens exports, pushing firms …