Tag Archives: Japan

Is It Beginning? Biggest JGB Price Collapse In Over 10 Years Triggers TSE Circuit Breakers

Posted on April 5, 2013 by DRenegade

10Y JGB yields have exploded higher. The move from 32bps to 65bps triggered circuit breakers on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in JGB Futures trading as JGB prices plunged by their largest amount since September 2002. We can only imagine there are liquidations galore occurring … Continue reading →

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Beijing War Preparations

Posted on February 27, 2013 by DRenegade

United States intelligence agencies recently detected China’s military shifting road-mobile ballistic missiles closer to its southern coast near the disputed Senkaku Islands amid growing tensions between Beijing and Japan over the islands dispute. U.S. defense officials said the movements are … Continue reading →

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The Economic Impact of a War Between Japan & China

Posted on February 20, 2013 by DRenegade

From YouTube: A major conflict between the region’s two largest economies would not only impose a harsh dilemma on U.S. diplomats, but also have a significant impact on the entire global economy. It is in every nation’s best interest that … Continue reading →

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Japan’s Stock Market Explosion

Posted on February 19, 2013 by DRenegade

The graph above from CNNFN.com shows the Nikkei 225 stock market increase for the past three months: up 23.31%. At this rate, their stock market would double in a little over one year. What excellent news accounts for this incredible … Continue reading →

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Is China Mobilizing For A War With Japan?

Posted on February 10, 2013 by DRenegade

  We don’t know if it merely a coincidence that a story has emerged discussing a Chinese mobilization in response to the ongoing territorial feud with Japan over the Diaoyu/Senkaku islands (and the proximal massive gas field) the very week that … Continue reading →

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Russian Flyover Prompts Japanese Fighter Jet Scramble As Abe Opens Second “Disputed Island” Front

Posted on February 7, 2013 by DRenegade

While the collapse in China-Japan foreign relations (and subsequently, and much more importantly, trade) over a handful of islands in the East China Sea and strategically located near potentially vast maritime oil and gas reserves is by now well-known to … Continue reading →

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Japan Warns It May Fire On Chinese Aircraft Over Disputed Islands; China Retorts: “There Will Be No Second Shot”

Posted on January 21, 2013 by DRenegade

A week ago we reported that following what China said was a response to counter “Japanese military aircraft disrupting the routine patrols of Chinese administrative aircraft” over the East China Sea, the world’s most populous country (and one which has the largest, 2.25 … Continue reading →

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Let the Currency Wars Begin

Posted on January 16, 2013 by DRenegade

Fiscal Cliff. Debt Ceiling. Inflation. Pharmaceutical Shortages. Gun Control. Foreign Wars. Domestic Enemies. Economic Collapse. Which will be the catalyst that we shape our future? Economic warfare through currency manipulation may be the “Black Swan” event but the end result … Continue reading →

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Japan and China step up drone race as tension builds over disputed islands

Posted on January 9, 2013 by DRenegade

Drones have taken centre stage in an escalating arms race between China and Japan as they struggle to assert their dominance over disputed islands in the East China Sea. China is rapidly expanding its nascent drone programme, while Japan has begun preparations to purchase an … Continue reading →

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China, China, Everywhere; But Not A Drop Of QE To Drink

Posted on October 22, 2012 by DRenegade

With this evening’s news that Japan and the USA are ‘backing down’ from a planned ‘joint security drill’ to recapture a remote ‘uninhabited’ island in Okinawa province (apparently amid concerns of backlash from Beijing); and chatter of the PBoC gauging demand for reverse repos (instead of … Continue reading →

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The Next Panic

Posted on September 21, 2012 by DRenegade

Europe’s crisis will be followed by a more devastating one, likely beginning in Japan. This summer, many government officials and private investors finally seemed to realize that the crisis in the euro zone was not some passing aberration, but rather a … Continue reading →

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Which Countries Are Punching Above Their Weight?

Posted on May 23, 2012 by DRenegade

As the Obama administration continues to alienate our traditional allies, his stock phrase for allies who are “punching above their weight” has become who is “punching below the belt”. India, South Korea and Japan have done end runs on the … Continue reading →

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The Consequences of Growth Over Austerity

Posted on May 22, 2012 by DRenegade

Obama’s plan for an economic recovery in Europe is simple: abandon austerity measures and concentrate on growth. The real message is “everything will be fine after the next election: just kick the flexible can down the road”. Sentient people know … Continue reading →

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What Is Happening at the the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station: Ask Sen. Wyden

Posted on April 23, 2012 by DRenegade

Senator Wyden visited the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station to assess the current situation and remediation efforts. His letter to the ambassador of Japan shows a cause for concern that should be understood by everyone. His recent visit may have … Continue reading →

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Japan Will Help Bailout the European Union – Is Anyone Asking How?

Posted on January 19, 2012 by DRenegade

Japan is preparing to “lend” money to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to help bailout the European Union. With want? The full faith and credit of Japan? Japan’s debt to GDP ratio is over 200%. Their economy was in shambles … Continue reading →

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