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Mitsubishi UFJ (MUFG) stock in focus as Japan election win revives bond-yield bets

Mitsubishi UFJ (MUFG) stock in focus as Japan election win revives bond-yield bets

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group could see choppy action early this week, with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s sweeping victory putting the so-called “Takaichi trade” back in play — traders are already sizing up prospects for stronger equities, softer bonds, and a weaker yen. “Good news for equities,” said Chris Scicluna, head of research at Daiwa Capital Markets Europe, ahead of the market open. MUFG shares finished Friday at 2,951.5 yen, a 2.5% gain; its U.S. ADRs ended at $19.14, up 4.9%.
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 set to hold its benchmark Bank Rate steady at 3.75% on Thursday. The policy announcement is scheduled for 1200 GMT, followed by a press conference 30 minutes later. The previous rate cut in December passed by a slim 5-4 margin. Investors have now pushed bets on the next move into the second quarter, even though Governor Andrew Bailey has suggested inflation could return to the 2% target as soon as April or May. “Despite sluggish growth and a weakening labour market, the BoE will want further evidence that inflation is falling towards its 2% target,” said James Mashiter, a fixed-income portfolio manager at SEI.
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

Mumbai/New Delhi — Shriram Finance Limited is ending the week as one of India’s most-watched NBFC stocks after Japan’s MUFG Bank agreed to make a landmark investment that would give it a 20% stake in the lender on a fully diluted basis. The announcement helped push Shriram Finance share price to a fresh record/52-week high in Friday’s session, capping a sharp run that accelerated after deal talks surfaced earlier in the quarter. NSE Archives+2Reuters+2
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

Tokyo, December 9, 2025 — The Tokyo Stock Exchange saw brisk trading on Tuesday as investors navigated a powerful overnight earthquake, a steadier yen and global jitters ahead of this week’s pivotal U.S. Federal Reserve meeting. The Nikkei 225 inched up 0.14% to close at 50,651.75, while semiconductor shares outperformed, pushing the Nikkei Semiconductor Stock Index about 0.75% higher. indexes.nikkei.co.jp
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