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iShares MSCI Japan ETF

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The fund generally will invest at least 80% of its assets in the component securities of its underlying index and in investments that have economic characteristics that are substantially identical to the component securities of its underlying index. The underlying index is designed to measure the performance of the large- and mid-capitalization segments of the Japanese equity market.

Open

69.40

Mkt cap

16B

Volume

5M

High

69.50

P/E Ratio

14.06

52-wk high

73.24

Low

69.17

Div yield

0.02

52-wk low

59.83

A magnitude 6.22 earthquake has struck Shikoku, Japan, according to Reuters citing GFZ. The impact on the iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ) could be observed depending on the extent of the damage and its effect on Japan's economy.

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April 17, 2024 | 2:23 pm

A magnitude 6.4 earthquake occurred in the Bungosuido Strait on April 17, 2024, at 08:19, with a maximum seismic intensity of 6-. The event may impact the iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ) due to potential economic and infrastructural damages in Japan.

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April 17, 2024 | 2:23 pm

Japan's trade balance for March reported a surplus of 366.5 billion yen, a significant improvement from the previous month's revised deficit of -377.8 billion yen.

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April 17, 2024 | 4:21 am

Japan's year-over-year exports for March increased by 7.3%, slightly below the previous month's growth of 7.8%.

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April 17, 2024 | 4:21 am

Japan's adjusted trade balance reported at -0.70 trillion, significantly lower than the estimated -0.28 trillion and the previous -0.57 trillion (revised).

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April 17, 2024 | 4:21 am

World Trade Organization's Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala warns that if Trump is elected and imposes 10% tariffs, it would lead to a 'tit for tat approach' and a 'lose-lose' situation, according to Reuters.

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April 16, 2024 | 2:59 pm

Japan's antitrust watchdog is set to take action against Google for alleged unfair practices in a search advertising partnership with Yahoo. The Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) has been investigating Google's keyword-targeted search ad technology provided to Yahoo, now part of LY Corp. Google has submitted an improvement plan, which the JFTC is expected to accept, focusing on creating a more level playing field in its advertising business, which accounts for 80% of its revenue. This comes amid increasing international scrutiny of Google's digital advertising dominance.

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April 15, 2024 | 5:03 pm

Mitsui & Co and Mitsubishi Corp are collaborating with U.S.-based Sempra Infrastructure to sell liquefied natural gas (LNG) that generates up to 90% less carbon dioxide. They are in discussions to sell this LNG to Japanese electricity and gas companies, aiming to start production around 2029 at a major LNG facility in Louisiana.

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April 12, 2024 | 3:14 pm

Japan's Industrial Production for February decreased by 0.6%, which is a larger decline than the estimated -0.1% and a significant change from the -6.7% reported in the prior month.

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April 12, 2024 | 4:37 am

Japan's Prime Minister Kishida commented on the Nippon-U.S. steel deal, expressing confidence in the U.S. government's adherence to appropriate legal procedures and a desire to strengthen a win-win relationship between Japan and the U.S.

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April 10, 2024 | 5:44 pm

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