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TSX:8306 9 December 2025 - 8 February 2026

Bank of England rate decision: Traders brace for a 3.75% hold as UK inflation stays above target

Bank of England rate decision: Traders brace for a 3.75% hold as UK inflation stays above target

The Bank of England is expected to keep its Bank Rate at 3.75% on Thursday, with inflation still at 3.4% and signs of stronger demand emerging. Sterling hit a five-month high against the euro, while the FTSE 100 reached a record 10,402.34 points. January’s UK services PMI rose to 54.0, but hiring fell as firms faced higher payroll costs. Markets now expect about 35 basis points of BoE rate cuts by year-end.
Mitsubishi UFJ stock ends higher in Tokyo; India Shriram tie-up back in focus before earnings

Mitsubishi UFJ stock ends higher in Tokyo; India Shriram tie-up back in focus before earnings

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group shares rose 1.0% to 2,804.5 yen in Tokyo on Friday after a senior executive said Japanese automakers are considering partnerships tied to MUFG’s planned 20% stake in India’s Shriram Finance. Investors are awaiting MUFG’s third-quarter earnings on Feb. 4 for updates on overseas expansion and profit margins.
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) stock: Yen intervention watch sets up a jumpy week for Japan’s biggest bank

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) stock: Yen intervention watch sets up a jumpy week for Japan’s biggest bank

MUFG shares closed Friday at 2,835.5 yen, up 0.64%, as traders eyed volatile yen moves and bond yields ahead of Japan’s Feb. 8 election. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi warned of action against “abnormal” market swings after the yen’s sharpest jump in six months. MUFG reports quarterly earnings Feb. 4. The dollar traded near 155 yen late Sunday following speculation over possible intervention.
Shriram Finance Share Price Outlook: MUFG’s ₹39,618 Crore Stake Deal, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch Next (Dec 25, 2025)

Shriram Finance Share Price Outlook: MUFG’s ₹39,618 Crore Stake Deal, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch Next (Dec 25, 2025)

Japan’s MUFG will buy a 20% stake in Shriram Finance for ₹39,618 crore, marking the largest cross-border investment in India’s financial sector, according to Reuters. Shriram Finance shares closed at ₹974 on December 24, hitting a 52-week high of ₹983.70 before markets shut for Christmas. MUFG will also pay a $200 million non-compete fee to Shriram Ownership Trust, pending shareholder approval.
25 December 2025
Shriram Finance Ltd Stock News (Dec 20, 2025): MUFG’s ₹39,618 Crore Deal, Record High Rally, and What Analysts Forecast Next

Shriram Finance Ltd Stock News (Dec 20, 2025): MUFG’s ₹39,618 Crore Deal, Record High Rally, and What Analysts Forecast Next

Shriram Finance’s board approved a ₹39,618 crore ($4.4 billion) investment from Japan’s MUFG Bank for a 20% stake via preferential shares at ₹840.93 each. The deal includes two board seats for MUFG, pre-emptive rights, and a $200 million non-compete fee, pending shareholder approval. Shriram Finance shares hit a record high after the announcement.
20 December 2025
Tokyo Stock Market Today: NTT, Sony Financial and TEPCO Dominate Most Active Stocks on Dec. 9, 2025

Tokyo Stock Market Today: NTT, Sony Financial and TEPCO Dominate Most Active Stocks on Dec. 9, 2025

The Nikkei 225 closed up 0.14% at 50,651.75 Tuesday after a 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck off Japan’s northeast coast late Monday, prompting tsunami warnings and evacuations for 90,000 people. Semiconductor shares led gains. Authorities reported about 30 injuries and brief power outages, but no major damage or nuclear plant issues. The yen steadied after initial weakness.
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