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软银清仓英伟达,追加投资OpenAI
Sou Hu Cai Jing· 2025-11-12 04:12
OpenAI便是软银的新目标。今年3月,软银集团与OpenAI签署最终协议,对OpenAI Global进行最高400 亿美元的后续投资,扣除将向共同投资者转贷的100亿美元后,软银集团的实际投资额预计为300亿美 元。 图片来源:视觉中国 软银在AI领域的投资策略发生了重大变化。 11月11日,软银集团在发布的业绩报告中提到,截至第二季度末,其持有的3210万股英伟达股票(含资 产管理子公司持股)已于2025年10月以58.3亿美元价格售出。同时,软银还宣布将向OpenAI追加225亿 美元投资,计划于12月通过软银愿景基金2号完成全部投资。 公开资料显示,软银曾在2017年以40亿美元买入英伟达近5%的股份,成为其大股东之一。但在2019 年,出于资金流动性需求以及当时对英伟达股价涨幅的判断,软银以70亿美元清空全部持股,错失了英 伟达此后从千亿市值飙升至万亿美元级别的超级红利。 不过从去年开始,软银重新加码英伟达,去年四季度持仓10亿美元,今年一季度再次将英伟达持仓增至 约30亿美元,直至此次清仓减持。 软银创始人孙正义此前公开表示,后悔在2019年卖掉英伟达股票,认为错失了一条"大鱼"。但此次清仓 表 ...
巨头“变着法子”表外融资!这三笔“AI巨额融资”如此“创新”,整个华尔街都盯着
美股IPO· 2025-11-12 04:03
Core Insights - The article discusses innovative financing strategies employed by tech giants like Meta, OpenAI, and xAI to fund their AI infrastructure projects, highlighting the risks and complexities involved in these arrangements [3][4][11]. Group 1: Meta's Financing Strategy - Meta has designed a "Frankenstein" financing scheme for its Hyperion data center, combining private equity, project financing, and investment-grade bonds, allowing it to avoid increasing its own debt [4][5]. - The financing involves Blue Owl Capital investing approximately $3 billion for 80% equity in a joint venture, while Meta retains 20% with an initial investment of $1.3 billion [4]. - The joint venture issued $27 billion in bonds due in 2049, with a high interest rate of 6.58%, significantly above the 5.5% yield of similar bonds from Meta's peers [5]. Group 2: OpenAI's Stargate Project - OpenAI, in collaboration with Oracle and SoftBank, is undertaking the Stargate data center project with a total cost of $38 billion, challenging Wall Street's underwriting capabilities due to its unprecedented scale [6][8]. - The financing structure is traditional, with Oracle signing a 15-year lease to repay loans secured by the data center assets, but the scale of the loan is significantly larger than typical [6]. - The loan has a five-year term with an interest rate of approximately 6.4%, which is nearly two percentage points higher than similar bonds from Oracle [8]. Group 3: xAI's Chip Financing - xAI, led by Elon Musk, has developed a high-leverage financing plan to purchase chips for its Colossus 2 data center, requiring $18 billion for 300,000 NVIDIA chips [9][10]. - The financing tool, Valor Compute Infrastructure, is set up by Antonio Gracias and involves selling private equity and leveraging debt from private credit funds [9]. - The debt interest rate is as high as 10.5%, with potential additional returns based on chip performance, raising concerns about the risk of creating a market bubble [10]. Group 4: Broader Market Implications - The surge in AI-related financing reflects a massive capital demand, with estimates suggesting that the construction of AI data centers could require at least $5 trillion over the next five years [14][15]. - There is a projected funding gap of $1.4 trillion, indicating that private credit and possibly government funding will be necessary to fill this void [14][15]. - The complexity and scale of these financing arrangements signal a transformative shift in how tech companies are approaching capital raising in the AI sector [3][11].
软银集团4~9月净利润创同期历史新高
日经中文网· 2025-11-12 03:34
Core Insights - SoftBank Group's net profit for the period from April to September increased to 2.924 trillion yen, a 2.9 times rise compared to the same period last year, marking a historical high for this timeframe [2][4] - The Vision Fund's investment returns significantly increased, driven by the rising stock prices of Coupang and Didi Chuxing, as well as the valuation increase of OpenAI [2][4] Financial Performance - The Vision Fund's investment returns reached 3.5361 trillion yen, a substantial increase from 610.3 billion yen in the same period last year [4] - SoftBank's investment in OpenAI contributed 2.1567 trillion yen to the investment returns, with a total investment of 10.8 billion USD as of September 30, and a fair value of 26.5 billion USD based on market prices [4] - The company reported a profit of 354.4 billion yen from its investment in NVIDIA, and subsequently sold all its NVIDIA shares for 5.83 billion USD [4] Net Asset Value (NAV) - As of November 10, SoftBank's NAV reached 36.2 trillion yen, the highest level in history, with a market capitalization of 32.4 trillion yen, reflecting a discount rate of approximately 10% [5][7] - The recent years saw SoftBank's market value hovering around half of its NAV, but this discount has largely been eliminated [7] Corporate Actions - SoftBank announced a stock split, converting one share into four, effective January 1, 2026, with a planned dividend of 5.5 yen per share for the fiscal year ending March 2026 [7]
SoftBank tanks 10% after $5.8-bn Nvidia stock sale
The Economic Times· 2025-11-12 03:30
Core Insights - SoftBank sold all its shares in Nvidia for $5.8 billion to free up cash for significant investments in AI, particularly the Stargate project [5][6][7] - The sale reflects SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son's commitment to financing AI initiatives, including investments in OpenAI [5][6][7] - Following the announcement, SoftBank's shares dropped as much as 10%, while Nvidia's shares fell by 3% [5][6] Financial Performance - SoftBank reported a net profit of 2.5 trillion yen ($16.2 billion) in the second quarter, more than doubling due to the rise in AI-related shares [6][7] - The decision to sell Nvidia shares was made to utilize the capital for financing, as stated by SoftBank's CFO Yoshimitsu Goto [6][7] Market Context - The Nasdaq index has surged 25% since May, raising concerns about a potential market bubble in the tech sector [2][5] - Analysts express mixed views on the sustainability of AI valuations, with some warning that current optimism may lead to frothy valuations [7][8]
转投OpenAI,软银清仓英伟达!日本首富孙正义套现415亿元,英伟达跌近3%,“大空头”也在做空
Xin Lang Cai Jing· 2025-11-12 03:27
Core Viewpoint - SoftBank has sold its entire stake in NVIDIA for approximately 58.3 billion USD (around 415 billion RMB) and is shifting its investment focus towards OpenAI, committing an additional 22.5 billion USD to enhance its influence in the artificial intelligence sector [1] Group 1: SoftBank's Actions - SoftBank Group reported the sale of 32.1 million shares of NVIDIA, which includes holdings from its asset management subsidiary, completed by October 2025 [1] - The sale of NVIDIA shares resulted in a nearly 3% decline in NVIDIA's stock price, closing at a drop of 2.96% on November 11 [1] Group 2: Investment Strategy - SoftBank has signed a revised agreement with OpenAI, pledging to invest an additional 22.5 billion USD through its Vision Fund 2, with the full investment expected to be completed by December [1] - Founder Masayoshi Son is planning a series of investments aimed at building a significant presence in the artificial intelligence field [1] Group 3: Market Sentiment - Notably, prominent short-seller Michael Burry is reportedly betting against the AI bubble in the U.S., suggesting that excessive spending with low returns could lead to the collapse of many leading companies in the AI sector [1]
软银回应清仓英伟达原因
Xin Lang Cai Jing· 2025-11-12 03:21
Group 1 - SoftBank's recent actions, including the liquidation of its Nvidia shares and reduction of T-Mobile stake, have raised attention, generating $15 billion [1] - The CFO of SoftBank, Yoshimasa Goto, explained that these moves are aimed at meeting the substantial investment needs for OpenAI [1] - From April to September this year, SoftBank reported an investment gain of 3.92 trillion yen, with OpenAI's valuation increase accounting for 2.15 trillion yen (approximately 99.2 billion yuan) [1] Group 2 - OpenAI has become a significant focus in SoftBank's investment strategy, indicating its strong appeal and potential in the market [1] - The adjustments in SoftBank's capital allocation reflect a strategic shift towards concentrating resources in high-potential areas like AI [1]
冠通期货资讯早间报-20251112
Guan Tong Qi Huo· 2025-11-12 03:17
Report Summary 1. Overnight Night Market Trends - **Energy Futures**: WTI crude oil futures rose 1.51% to $61.04 per barrel, and Brent crude oil futures rose 1.7% to $65.15 per barrel [4]. - **Precious Metals**: COMEX gold futures rose 0.27% to $4,133.20 per ounce, and COMEX silver futures rose 1.52% to $51.08 per ounce [5]. - **Base Metals**: Most London base metals rose, with LME tin up 1.86% at $36,695 per ton, LME copper up 0.41% at $10,840 per ton, etc. [5]. - **Domestic Futures**: As of November 11 at 23:00, domestic futures were mixed. Low - sulfur fuel oil (LU) rose nearly 2%, while coking coal fell over 2% [5]. 2. Important Information Macro Information - The People's Bank of China will implement a moderately loose monetary policy to maintain a relatively loose social financing environment [8]. - The National Development and Reform Commission recommended 18 private investment projects to the CSRC, with 14 already issued and listed, raising nearly 30 billion yuan [8]. - From January to October, China's new - energy vehicle production and sales continued to grow, and in October, new - energy vehicle sales exceeded 50% of total vehicle sales for the first time [8]. - The National Development and Reform Commission held a video conference on energy supply during the heating season from 2025 - 2026, requiring stable energy production and supply [9]. Energy and Chemical Futures - In September 2025, Indonesia's natural rubber exports to the world increased, and exports to China from January - September increased significantly. Exports in October are expected to continue rising [12]. - Japan's Idemitsu Kosan believes US sanctions on Russian oil won't significantly affect crude prices [13]. - Trump said India is stopping buying Russian oil due to high - tariff threats [14]. - Domestic propylene prices rebounded after hitting a 5 - year low, driven by a PDH plant shutdown and increased downstream demand [14]. Metal Futures - Multiple silicon wafer companies cut prices due to an oversupply situation and reduced battery factory demand [16]. - China's recycled non - ferrous metal industry is expected to exceed 20 million tons by the end of 2025 [17]. - Longi Green Energy's component shipments in the first three quarters of 2025 exceeded 60GW, with TOPCon and BC components having significant shares [19]. - Guinea plans to build 5 - 6 alumina refineries by 2030 to increase processing capacity to about 7 million tons [19]. Black - Series Futures - As of November 11, the operating rate and capacity utilization of 50 electric - arc furnace steel mills increased, and daily production also rose [21]. - From November 3 - 9, iron ore inventories at seven major ports in Australia and Brazil increased slightly [21]. - Iron ore inventories at Chinese ports increased significantly. Xinjiang plans to reduce construction steel production during winter to ease inventory pressure [22]. Agricultural Futures - As of the 45th week of 2025, domestic soybean oil inventories decreased by 6.26% week - on - week [25]. - Domestic palm oil inventories decreased slightly, and the spread between soybean and palm oil prices increased palm oil's attractiveness [25]. - Domestic soybean crushing volume dropped to a 6 - month low last week but is expected to rise this week [26]. - Analysts predict a slight decrease in US soybean production and a small increase in ending stocks for the 2025/26 season [26]. - November's soybean crushing volume is expected to be high, and bean粕 inventory is likely to remain above 1 million tons at the end of the month [27]. - Pig and pork prices continued to decline in the first week of November [27]. - As of October 31, China's cotton picking progress was 94.5%, and Malaysia's palm oil production decreased in early November [29]. - Brazil's November soybean, bean粕, and corn exports are expected to increase [29]. 3. Financial Markets Financial - A - shares were weak, with the Shanghai Composite Index down 0.39% to 4,002.76 points, and the trading volume was 2.01 trillion yuan [31]. - The Hong Kong Hang Seng Index rose 0.18% to 26,696.41 points, and南向 funds had a net inflow of HK$44.67 billion [31]. - Since October, margin trading funds have flowed into the power equipment, electronics, and non - ferrous metal industries [31]. - Laser radar company Hesai Technology reported a profit in Q3 and expects significant revenue growth in Q4 [33]. Industry - In October, new - energy vehicle sales in China accounted for over 50% of total vehicle sales. The CAAM suggests optimizing the "trade - in" policy [34]. - China will build pilot platforms in 6 key areas and 37 industries [36]. - Shanghai's "implantable wireless brain - computer interface system" entered the innovation medical device review process [36]. - The first humanoid robot 7S store opened in Wuhan [37]. - Huizhou, Guangdong, relaxed household registration restrictions [37]. Overseas - The US Senate passed a bill to avoid a government shutdown, and the House will vote on it [38]. - Trump warned of an economic disaster if the Supreme Court rules against his tariff policy and is close to a trade deal with India [38]. - US private - sector employment decreased, and small - business optimism hit a 6 - month low [38][40]. - The UK unemployment rate rose to 5% in the three months to September [40]. International Stocks - US stocks closed mixed, with the Dow up 1.18%, the S&P 500 up 0.21%, and the Nasdaq down 0.25% [41]. - European stocks rose across the board, driven by reduced US government shutdown risk and expected Fed rate cuts [41]. - SoftBank sold Nvidia and T - Mobile stocks to raise funds for OpenAI investment [42]. - Toyota's plan to privatize Toyota Industries faces challenges due to an investor's stake increase [42]. - Sony's Q2 revenue and profit exceeded expectations, and it raised its full - year profit forecast [44]. Commodities - Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange and Dalian Commodity Exchange changed their leaders [45]. - Some banks raised the minimum investment amount for gold accumulation plans [45]. - Crude oil prices rose due to US sanctions on Russian oil and expected end of the US government shutdown [45]. - Precious metals prices rose due to geopolitical risks and expected Fed rate cuts [46]. Bonds - The domestic bond market was warm, with most interest - rate bond yields falling [48]. - The Hong Kong government issued about HK$10 billion equivalent of digital green bonds [48]. - US Treasury yields fell as investors sought safety due to the government shutdown [48]. - Bonds of some tech giants were sold off due to concerns about AI spending [49]. Foreign Exchange - The on - shore RMB against the US dollar closed at 7.1207 on Tuesday, down 32 points from the previous day [50]. - The US dollar index fell 0.14%, and most non - US currencies had mixed performances [51]. 4. Upcoming Economic Data and Events - **Economic Data**: Include Japan's November Reuters Tankan index, Germany's October CPI final value, etc. [54] - **Events**: There are central bank open - market operations, official press conferences, and speeches by central bank officials [56]
AI交易又遭“泼冷水”!华尔街大行指路:减仓科技股 布局这三大领域
Zhong Jin Zai Xian· 2025-11-12 03:15
Core Insights - The AI trading led by Nvidia has faced setbacks recently, but there was a brief recovery in interest at the beginning of the week. However, news of SoftBank liquidating its Nvidia shares and pressure signals from AI cloud service provider CoreWeave dampened market sentiment again [1][5] - Investors are caught between the fear of missing out on AI trading profits and the concern of repeating the internet bubble scenario [2] Investment Recommendations - Wells Fargo has advised investors to reduce their exposure to technology stocks and shift funds to three other sectors. The S&P 500 Information Technology sector rating was downgraded from "Overweight" to "Neutral" due to high valuations [3] - From April 4 to October 24, the S&P 500 Information Technology sector saw a cumulative increase of 60%, significantly outperforming the S&P 500 index [3] - Despite the downgrade, the sector still has favorable factors, including revenue and profit growth driven by AI, low debt levels, and strong free cash flow generation capabilities [3] Market Concerns - The valuation of the IT sector has surged, raising concerns about overly optimistic sentiment and high expectations that could lead to short-term disappointments [4] - The IT sector remains a focal point in international trade negotiations, and ongoing tensions have not fully dissipated. Concerns about return on investment and debt financing can lead to market volatility [4] - The recent liquidation of Nvidia shares by SoftBank, amounting to $5.8 billion, has intensified fears that the AI boom may have peaked [5] Sector Allocation Suggestions - It is recommended to reduce investments in technology stocks and consider reallocating funds to three sectors rated as "Attractive": industrials, utilities, and financials. These sectors are expected to benefit from the growing trend of auxiliary data centers and favorable regulatory environments [4]
国泰君安期货商品研究晨报-20251112
Guo Tai Jun An Qi Huo· 2025-11-12 03:13
1. Report Industry Investment Ratings No industry investment ratings are provided in the report. 2. Core Views of the Report - The report provides daily views and strategies for various commodities in the futures market, including precious metals, base metals, energy, and agricultural products. Each commodity has a specific outlook, such as price trends, influencing factors, and potential risks [2][5]. 3. Summary by Commodity Precious Metals - **Gold**: The ongoing government shutdown continues to impact liquidity. The trend strength is 0, indicating a neutral outlook [2][6]. - **Silver**: Expected to have an oscillating rebound. The trend strength is 0, suggesting a neutral stance [2][6]. Base Metals - **Copper**: Supported by the Fed's interest rate cut expectations. The trend strength is 1, indicating a slightly bullish outlook [2][11]. - **Zinc**: Expected to trade within a range. The trend strength is 0, suggesting a neutral view [2][14]. - **Lead**: Inventory increases significantly, limiting price increases. The trend strength is 0, indicating a neutral stance [2][17]. - **Tin**: Attention should be paid to macro - economic impacts. The trend strength is 1, showing a slightly bullish outlook [2][20]. - **Aluminum**: The price center is expected to move up. The trend strength is 1, indicating a slightly bullish view [2][23]. - **Alumina**: Expected to oscillate at the bottom. The trend strength is 0, suggesting a neutral stance [2][23]. - **Cast Aluminum Alloy**: Expected to follow the trend of electrolytic aluminum. The trend strength is 1, showing a slightly bullish outlook [2][23]. - **Nickel**: High inventory accumulation and risks in Indonesia are in a tug - of - war, with prices expected to oscillate at low levels. The trend strength is 0, indicating a neutral view [2][26]. - **Stainless Steel**: Lacks upward drivers, and the downside is also limited. The trend strength is 0, suggesting a neutral stance [2][26]. Energy - Related Commodities - **Carbonate Lithium**: Subsidies in Inner Mongolia are declining, energy storage installation in October decreased, and Australian ore production increased. The trend strength is - 1, indicating a slightly bearish outlook [2][31]. - **Industrial Silicon**: Attention should be paid to the bottom support. The trend strength is 0, suggesting a neutral view [2][34]. - **Polysilicon**: Entered a policy vacuum period, and the market is trading based on supply - demand logic. The trend strength is - 1, indicating a slightly bearish outlook [2][35]. - **Iron Ore**: The inventory accumulation pressure has materialized, and prices are falling from high levels. The trend strength is 0, suggesting a neutral stance [2][38]. - **Rebar**: Expected to have wide - range oscillations. The trend strength is 0, indicating a neutral view [2][41]. - **Hot - Rolled Coil**: Expected to have wide - range oscillations. The trend strength is 0, suggesting a neutral stance [2][42]. - **Silicon Ferrosilicon**: Affected by sector sentiment resonance, expected to have wide - range oscillations. The trend strength is 0, indicating a neutral view [2][46]. - **Manganese Silico - Manganese**: Supported by the sentiment of the ore end, expected to have wide - range oscillations. The trend strength is 0, suggesting a neutral stance [2][46]. - **Coke**: Expected to follow the downward trend. The trend strength is - 1, indicating a slightly bearish outlook [2][50]. - **Coking Coal**: Supply expectations are fluctuating, and valuations are declining. The trend strength is - 1, indicating a slightly bearish outlook [2][51]. Other Commodities - **Log**: Expected to oscillate repeatedly. The trend strength is not provided [2][53]. - **Para - Xylene**: Supported by aromatics blending for gasoline, expected to trade at high levels. No trend strength is provided [2][2]. - **PTA**: Demand is fair, but supply pressure remains, expected to trade at high levels. No trend strength is provided [2][2]. - **MEG**: Supply pressure is relatively large, with a downward trend. No trend strength is provided [2][2]. - **Rubber**: Expected to oscillate. No trend strength is provided [2][30]. - **Synthetic Rubber**: Supported in the short - term, expected to oscillate. No trend strength is provided [2][32]. - **Asphalt**: The situation in Venezuela has heated up again. No trend strength is provided [2][34]. - **LLDPE**: Profits in the monomer segment are compressed, and attention should be paid to import pressure. No trend strength is provided [2][36]. - **PP**: Expected to have a downward trend. No trend strength is provided [2][37]. - **Caustic Soda**: Expected to oscillate mainly. No trend strength is provided [2][38]. - **Pulp**: Expected to oscillate. No trend strength is provided [2][40]. - **Glass**: The price of the original sheet is stable. No trend strength is provided [2][42]. - **Methanol**: The driving force is downward, but the downside space is gradually narrowing. No trend strength is provided [2][43]. - **Urea**: Expected to trade within the valuation range, under short - term pressure. No trend strength is provided [2][45]. - **Styrene**: Expected to oscillate in the short - term. No trend strength is provided [2][47]. - **Soda Ash**: There are few changes in the spot market. No trend strength is provided [2][48]. - **LPG**: Demand improvement is limited, and the market valuation is high. No trend strength is provided [2][5]. - **Propylene**: Supply - demand gap narrows, with short - term support. No trend strength is provided [2][5]. - **PVC**: The trend still faces pressure. No trend strength is provided [2][5]. - **Fuel Oil**: Expected to oscillate, still weaker than low - sulfur fuel oil. No trend strength is provided [2][5]. - **Low - Sulfur Fuel Oil**: Strengthened in the night session, and the spot price spread between high - and low - sulfur oil rebounded slightly. No trend strength is provided [2][5]. - **Container Shipping Index (European Line)**: Expected to oscillate. No trend strength is provided [2][5]. - **Short - Fiber**: Peak - season demand continues, expected to oscillate with an upward bias. No trend strength is provided [2][5]. - **Bottle Chip**: Supported by upstream factors, expected to oscillate. No trend strength is provided [2][5]. - **Offset Printing Paper**: Expected to oscillate at low levels. No trend strength is provided [2][5]. - **Pure Benzene**: Expected to oscillate weakly. No trend strength is provided [2][5]. - **Palm Oil**: Temporarily stabilizes in the short - term, with limited rebound height. No trend strength is provided [2][5]. - **Soybean Oil**: U.S. soybeans stabilize, and the spread between soybean oil and palm oil is expected to widen. No trend strength is provided [2][5]. - **Soybean Meal**: Expected to oscillate. No trend strength is provided [2][5]. - **Soybean No. 1**: Expected to oscillate. No trend strength is provided [2][5]. - **Corn**: Expected to oscillate. No trend strength is provided [2][5]. - **Sugar**: Expected to trade within a range. No trend strength is provided [2][5]. - **Cotton**: Lacks upward drivers, and the price is expected to oscillate within a range. No trend strength is provided [2][5]. - **Eggs**: Expected to maintain an oscillating trend. No trend strength is provided [2][5]. - **Live Pigs**: The price spread between fat and lean pigs in the north is narrowing, and driving factors are emerging. No trend strength is provided [2][5]. - **Peanuts**: Attention should be paid to the spot market. No trend strength is provided [2][5].
Asian Markets A Sea Of Green
RTTNews· 2025-11-12 03:08
Market Overview - Asian stock markets are experiencing positive momentum, driven by optimism regarding the potential end of the U.S. government shutdown and expectations of an interest rate cut by the U.S. Federal Reserve next month [1][2] - The Senate has approved a bill that could end the longest U.S. government shutdown in history, lasting 42 days [1] Australian Market - Australian shares are trading modestly higher, with the S&P/ASX 200 index gaining 19.30 points or 0.22% to 8,838.10 [4] - Major miners such as BHP Group and Fortescue are up more than 1%, while Rio Tinto has increased by over 2% [5] - Mineral Resources has surged more than 9% after selling a 30% stake in its lithium operations to POSCO Holdings [5] - Oil stocks are also performing well, with Santos gaining almost 2% and Woodside Energy and Beach Energy up nearly 1% each [5] Economic Indicators in Australia - The total number of new home loans issued in Australia rose by a seasonally adjusted 6.4% quarter-on-quarter in Q3 2025, totaling 141,470 loans [8] - Investor home loans increased by 13.6% quarter-on-quarter and 12.3% year-on-year, reaching 57,624 loans [9] - The value of new home loans climbed 9.6% quarter-on-quarter and 13.2% year-on-year to A$98.0 billion [9] Japanese Market - The Japanese stock market is also showing modest gains, with the Nikkei 225 index up 84.36 points or 0.17% to 50,927.29 [11] - SoftBank Group's stock is down almost 6% after selling its entire $5.83 billion stake in Nvidia [12] - Among automakers, Honda and Toyota are both gaining more than 2% [12] Economic Indicators in Japan - The M2 money stock in Japan increased by 1.6% year-on-year in October, totaling 1,270.1 trillion yen, which was below expectations [16] - The M3 money stock rose 1.0% year-on-year to 1,617.8 trillion yen [17]