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Japanese Firms Reduce Share Buybacks Amid U.S. Tariff Uncertainty
Japanese companies have reduced share buybacks for the first time since 2020, a move attributed to uncertainty surrounding U.S. tariff policy under the Trump administration, prompting firms to conserve cash.
2 Apr, 23:00 — 3 Apr, 01:03
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Japanese Firms Reduce Share Buybacks for First Time Since 2020 - bloomberg.com
Japanese Firms Reduce Share Buybacks for First Time Since 2020 bloomberg.com
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Japanese firms reduce share buybacks for first time since 2020
Uncertainty over U.S. tariff policy under U.S. President Donald Trump's administration likely made companies more inclined to hold onto cash.
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First report: bloomberg · 2 Apr, 23:00|Full coverage: 2 · 2h|Window: 2h
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