20:15⇢BlackRock Claims Pension Trillions While Ofunato Burns
⌨The newspapers report on financial sector developments, with BlackRock expanding its Japanese pension management to $17 billion in assets while Goldman Sachs seeks market share growth (Nikkei Asia). The Ofunato forest fire situation continues to develop, with over 80 buildings affected (Yahoo News Japan), while Seven & I Holdings' buyout negotiations remain stalled over management control issues (Japan Times, Nikkei Shimbun).