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13.08.2025

13.08.2025Markets' Ascent, Policy's Reach

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Japan for 13.08.2025.

It displays 33 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

13.08.2025Markets' Ascent, Policy's Reach
Japanese media editorial priorities on August 13 heavily featured the Nikkei Stock Average, which continued its record-breaking ascent, closing above 43,000 yen for a second consecutive day, reflecting ongoing economic strength and anticipation of US interest rate cuts. Concurrently, extensive coverage centered on the Trump administration's influence: Japanese automakers prepared for 15% tariffs, and Mitsubishi Corporation announced a major US copper mine investment, linked to tariff shifts. The Trump-Putin summit and Russia's reported territorial gains in Ukraine also received significant attention. Separately, China Evergrande's dramatic delisting marked a prominent international economic development. Domestically, ongoing financial stability concerns included old-age deficits and market manipulation penalties. Historical memory persisted, with reflections on Unit 731 and new accounts of Siberian internment.
13.08.2025

00:14Nikkei 43,000 Breakthrough

Japanese media highlights the Nikkei Stock Average reaching an unprecedented 43,000 yen (Yahoo News Japan), continuing strong economic performance. Attention also focuses on the Trump administration's influence: a new labor chief advocates changes to US employment reporting (Nikkei Shimbun), and Ukraine is sidelined in a Trump-Putin summit amidst Russian territorial gains (The Japan Times). China's domestic protests persist (Japan Business Press).
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13日の東京株式市場で日経平均株価は続伸して始まり、取引時間中として初めて4万3000円台に乗せた。前日比の上げ幅は一時500円を超えた。前日発表になった7月の米消費者物価指数(CPI)はおおむね市場の想定通りの結果となり、過度な物価上昇懸念が和らいだ。米株式相場が上昇し、東京市場でも投資家が運用リスクを取りやすくなっている。 半導体製造装置のアドバンテストやファナック、ソニーグループなど主力株…
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05:54Trump's Policy Currents

Japanese media continues to closely examine the ramifications of the Trump administration's policies. Nikkei Shimbun and The Japan Times discuss the recent Trump-Putin summit, with commentary on Putin's advantageous position and Ukraine's sidelined role. Nikkei Asia specifically reports on Japanese automakers preparing for significant 15% tariffs under Trump's 'new normal.' Meanwhile, domestic attention includes the Moritomo document disclosure (Yahoo News Japan), and international headlines note a Marimekko fashion show protest regarding Palestine (Huffington Post Japan).
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日本株の上昇が止まらない。13日の東京株式市場で日経平均株価は初めて4万3000円台に乗せた。未踏の株価水準だけに戻り待ちの売りが出にくいと悟った投資家が買いの勢いを強める。米国では将来の景気悪化に先手を打つ「予防的利下げ」への期待が高まっており、上昇トレンドに乗るCTAの「モメンタム(勢い)買い」も止まらない状況だ。 日経平均は前日比556円(1%)高の4万3274円で終えた。ソニーグループ…
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07:55Nikkei's Uncharted Ascent

Japanese media prominently features the nation's economic strength, with the Nikkei Stock Average maintaining its record-breaking ascent, closing above 43,000 yen for two consecutive days (Nikkei Shimbun, Yahoo News Japan). Concurrently, international economic headlines detail China Evergrande's dramatic delisting (Nikkei Asia). Other coverage includes internal Chinese protests against the Xi Jinping regime (Japan Business Press) and a historical reflection on Unit 731 (The Japan Times).
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09:13Financial Stability Under Review

Japanese media highlights financial stability concerns, discussing old-age deficits amidst inflation and pensions (Japan Business Press) and potential increased penalties for stock market manipulation (Nikkei Shimbun). China Evergrande's delisting remains noted (Nikkei Asia). Concurrently, national historical memory is explored through a 99-year-old Kamikaze survivor's account (Yahoo News Japan) and reflections on Unit 731 (The Japan Times).

11:42Siberian Internment's Cruel Memory

Japanese media continues to report on financial stability, discussing potential increased penalties for stock market manipulation (Nikkei Shimbun) and the challenges of old-age financial deficits amid inflation (Japan Business Press). The delisting of China Evergrande also remains relevant (Nikkei Asia). Meanwhile, there is a renewed focus on national historical memory, particularly with a new headline recounting the cruel experiences of surviving Siberian internment (Yahoo News Japan), alongside continued reflections on Unit 731 (The Japan Times).
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13:35Tariff-Driven Investment Shifts

Japanese media underscores evolving economic strategies, featuring Mitsubishi Corp.'s major US copper mine investment influenced by Trump tariffs and supply chain shifts (Nikkei Asia). Domestic financial stability concerns persist (Japan Business Press, Nikkei Shimbun). International coverage highlights Russia's reported largest territorial gain (Yahoo News Japan), with Unit 731's historical memory (The Japan Times) also covered.
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【ワシントン=高見浩輔】ベッセント米財務長官は13日、米連邦準備理事会(FRB)が決定する政策金利について「どのモデルをみても、おそらく1.5〜1.75%下げるべきだろう」と述べた。まず9月に0.5%の利下げをすべきだと強調した。日本に対しては金融引き締めの遅れを指摘した。 米ブルームバーグ通信のインタビューに答えた。 ベッセント氏は5〜6月の雇用増を大幅に下方修正した雇用統計に言及し、米労働省…
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19:12Summit Diplomacy Unfolds

Japanese media prioritizes evolving international relations, notably the impending US-Russia summit, with venue speculation (Yahoo News Japan). This follows the Trump-Putin Alaska meeting, drawing analysis of subsequent anti-US summits, like one in Tianjin (Nikkei Asia). The US Treasury Secretary's comments on US interest rate cuts and Japan's delayed hike also draw attention (Nikkei Shimbun). Domestic financial anxieties (Japan Business Press) and reflections on Unit 731 (The Japan Times) continue.
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21:31Global Diplomacy's New Phase

Japanese media continues to prioritize international relations, with reports that further trilateral talks hinge on US-Russia meetings (Yahoo News Japan). Financial markets are observing a verbal tariff agreement with some anxiety, impacting dollar stability (Japan Business Press). Meanwhile, the US economy is noted to be exiting its high-growth phase, though a recession is avoided, highlighting struggles for low-income citizens (Nikkei Shimbun). Reflections on Unit 731 persist (The Japan Times).