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Mitsubishi Corp's $7.53B acquisition of Aethon Energy's Texas and Louisiana shale gas assets marks a major move to boost supply near the U.S. Gulf Coast, aligning with Japan's energy transition goals.

The Bank of Japan concludes its negative interest rate policy, a pivotal change influenced by robust wage growth negotiations. This strategic move, aimed at fostering sustainable inflation and economic growth, could reshape Japan's monetary landscape and the global financial market dynamics.