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June 22, 2026

The Point for Japan

Weekly UpdateEquitiesRates Govt BondsIndustrialsConsumer Staples

This report covers corporate updates for Japanese companies including GS Yuasa, Daikin, and Suntory, alongside commentary on Japan's monetary policy and interest rate outlook.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.GS Yuasa announced 20% or higher price hikes for replacement lead-acid batteries, expected to boost operating profit by over ¥5bn.
  • 2.Suntory Beverage & Food announced price revisions for major products, aligning pricing with other beverage makers from November.
  • 3.BoJ terminal rate outlook maintained at 1.50% with next hike expected in December; fiscal concerns weigh on duration.

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  • Company
  • Fixed Income

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Authors

Takayuki NaitoGraeme McDonaldHiroki WatanabeTomohisa Fujiki

Securities

2587.T6674 JT6367

Themes

Inflation Pass-ThroughBoJ Monetary PolicySupply Chain Costs

Regions

Asia PacificJapan