AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoBOJ Watch: Japan’s core inflation is seen steady at 1.8% in August, while wholesale prices stayed hot, strengthening the case for the Bank of Japan to lift rates next week to 1.25% and possibly signal faster tightening. FX Policy: Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said Japan will keep close communication with the U.S. to maintain orderly currency markets after coordinated intervention. Okinawa Bases Vote: Okinawa elects its governor on Sept. 13, with the race framed around whether to renew opposition to U.S. bases or align more with Tokyo’s pro-base stance amid regional security pressure. Cybersecurity: Japan’s Digital Agency warned that about 246,000 personal data records may have leaked after unauthorized access to a government network. Judicial Independence: Japan’s courts are in the spotlight as Chief Justice Jo Hee-de in Korea stressed that judges must be free from political interference. Local Governance: Tokyo’s Koto Ward plans inspections of lodging facilities as complaints surge, adding pressure on short-term rental rules. International Ties: South Korea will skip a Japan-hosted memorial ceremony at Sado Island’s gold mines, renewing friction over how wartime forced labor is remembered.
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