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Japan stocks hindered by higher cost of capital as interest rates rise
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Japan stocks hindered by higher cost of capital as interest rates rise

The Nikkei Stock Average has experienced increased volatility recently, partly due to rising interest rates which have raised the cost of capital for Japanese companies and the returns expected by investors. This financial pressure is contributing to market instability, particularly influenced by significant swings in artificial intelligence-related stocks. Some firms, such as JAPEX and Mebuki Financial, are adjusting their return on equity (ROE) targets in an effort to counteract these trends.

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Japan stocks hindered by higher cost of capital as interest rates rise

The Nikkei Stock Average has experienced increased volatility recently, partly due to rising interest rates which have raised the cost of capital for Japanese companies and the returns expected by investors. This financial pressure is contributing to market instability, particularly influenced by significant swings in artificial intelligence-related stocks. Some firms, such as JAPEX and Mebuki Financial, are adjusting their return on equity (ROE) targets in an effort to counteract these trends.

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