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NKY Research and Market Analysis

The Nikkei 225 (NKY) is currently navigating a technical correction phase after reaching record highs, characterized by a sharp -5.3σ reversal in high-beta and momentum factor portfolios. While macro fundamentals remain stable and foreign inflows continue to support the market with the NT ratio holding above 16x, the index faces pressure from bond yields rising to 1997 highs. Analysts suggest a tactical shift from overcrowded semiconductor names toward Value stocks, particularly regional banks, which serve as hedges against rising interest rates and carry lower unrealized loss risks. Although corporate guidance for FY3/27 is conservative at +3% year-over-year growth, the Electric Appliances and Precision Instruments sectors are expected to remain significant contributors to earnings. Externally, the Japanese market must balance FX stability and interest rate control against a global backdrop of hawkish central bank pivots and surging energy prices. This consolidation period is further exacerbated by extreme momentum signals in global tech indices and a technical trendline break in the 30-year Treasury yield, which complicates the outlook for risk-sensitive assets.

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Closing Short EUR JPY Via A Put Spread

Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank·Jun 9, 2026

Crédit Agricole CIB has closed its short EUR/JPY trade, executed via a 6M put spread, after the position expired out of the money with a 2% loss. The strategy failed due to JPY weakness driven by a negative terms of trade shock following the US-Iran war.

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Market Rhythm Focus

EFG Bank AG·May 28, 2026

This technical analysis update highlights new all-time highs for the Russell 2000 and Nikkei 225, while noting signs of momentum fatigue and negative divergences across global markets.

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Japan Weekly Kickstart

Goldman Sachs·May 22, 2026

The report highlights strong foreign inflows into Japanese equities, led by record North American buying, alongside a summary of the FY3/26 earnings season showing a high rate of positive surprises.

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Yen on the Edge Equities at the Summit

Berenberg·Jun 3, 2026

While Japanese authorities struggle to defend the yen near the 160 USD/JPY level through verbal and capital intervention, global equities continue to reach record peaks led by AI demand.

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Asia FX Talk: At a Crossroad

MUFG·Jun 3, 2026

Strong US labor data has pushed yields higher, complicating the Fed's rate-cut path and putting pressure on Asian currencies like the Yen and Rupiah. Markets are watching for potential BOJ rate hikes and upcoming US ISM Services data for direction.

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Early Morning Reid

Deutsche Bank·May 29, 2026

Global markets rallied as oil prices tumbled toward monthly lows on news of a potential US-Iran ceasefire and a softer-than-expected US PCE inflation print. The S&P 500 hit a new record while 10-year Treasury yields fell for a sixth straight day.

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