Japan’s megabanks post record profits, but analysts warn growth may slow as risks mount

The yen gained on Wednesday following a rally in Japan’s equities and bets on more fiscally responsible policies after Prime Minister Takaichi’s election win. Yevgen Romanenko | Moment | Getty Images Japan’s largest banks posted record annual profits in their latest financial results, but earnings growth could slow as credit costs rise and geopolitical risks…

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Trump-Xi meeting could test India’s positioning as China counterweight

Hello, this is Priyanka Salve, writing to you from Singapore. Welcome to the latest edition of “Inside India“ — your one-stop destination for stories and developments from the world’s fastest-growing large economy. For more than two decades, consecutive U.S. administrations have seen India as a counterbalance to China’s growing influence in the Indo-Pacific. But the current U.S…

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