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John Fitzgerald, CEO of Supernode, discussed his extensive background in the energy sector, highlighting his experience with EirGrid and the development of the EastWest Interconnector. He emphasized the challenges of integrating renewable energy into existing grids and the need for innovative technologies to enhance transmission infrastructure. Fitzgerald noted that the low-hanging fruit in energy margins has been exhausted, necessitating a shift in approach to meet growing demands.
Japanese household spending declined at a slower rate than anticipated in October. Despite ongoing softness in broader consumption trends, the Bank of Japan is still expected to raise interest rates to normalize monetary conditions after a prolonged period of easy policy.
Japan plans to resume trade discussions with President-elect Donald Trump, focusing on the elimination of tariffs on cars and auto parts. This agenda aligns with a previous agreement made during Trump's first term, which allowed US farmers better access to the Japanese market while Japan avoided additional tariffs on its auto exports to the US.
Asian equities dipped as investors awaited US jobs data. Meanwhile, the yen remained stable after experiencing fluctuations against the dollar, following a record increase in base salaries for regular workers in Japan.
Asia-Pacific markets are poised for a higher open, diverging from Wall Street's decline, as investors digest Japan's household spending data. In October, spending rose 2.9% month-on-month, surpassing expectations, while year-over-year spending fell 1.3%, also better than anticipated. Japan's Nikkei 225 futures indicate a positive start, while Australia's S&P/ASX 200 opened lower.
Base salaries for regular workers in Japan rose by a record 2.8% in October, marking the largest increase since 1994, according to the labor ministry. This rise in pay signals progress towards a positive economic cycle and fuels speculation of a potential near-term rate hike by the Bank of Japan. Real cash earnings remained stable, avoiding a decline for the first time in three months.
The long-standing belief that a weak yen benefits Japanese stocks is fading as the correlation weakens amid differing global monetary policies. Since a significant drop in summer, the Topix index has remained stagnant, despite the yen fluctuating between a 14-month high and a near 38-year low.
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