Japanese Company Profits YY (Q4) 4.7% (exp. 3.0%)

The higher-than-expected 4.7% year-on-year profit growth for Japanese companies in Q4 suggests stronger corporate health than was anticipated, which could influence sentiment on Japanese equities and the yen.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 3 Mar 2026, 00:10 UTCOn the live feed at 23:50 UTC — 8 more headlines followed before this page went public

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23:57

Reports note an explosion heard in Riyadh's diplomatic quarter in Saudi Arabia, according to AFP

23:55

PRE-MARKET JAPANESE AND SOUTH KOREAN STOCKS NEWS: Sony Bank is partnering with JPYC to introduce yen-denominated stablecoins for use in the music industry and other entertainment sectors

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Japanese Company Profits YY (Q4) 4.7% (exp. 3.0%)

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Japanese Finance Minister Katayama says sees large market volatility on the Middle East situation, while Trade Minister Akazawa says watching impacts on prices including energy and will take steps to ensure economic impact is minimal

23:40

US President Trump held a call with Kurdish leaders in Iraq on Sunday to discuss the US-Israel war with Iran and what might come next, according to three sources with knowledge of the calls cited by Axios

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This beat may reflect improving demand in the metals and mining sector, potentially signaling a favorable outlook for commodities in the region. Investors will likely assess how this data aligns with broader trends in the Japanese economy and its potential implications for monetary policy.

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