Japan's megabanks rake in record profits, forecast further gains
Mizuho logo is seen in this illustration taken January 7, 2026. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
15 May 2026 02:42PM (Updated: 15 May 2026 04:47PM)
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TOKYO, May 15 : Japan's three largest banking groups logged big jumps in annual profits to record levels and forecast higher profits to come even as geopolitical risks spur market volatility and fears grow about borrower stress in private credit markets.The end of deflation in Japan has proven lucrative for t
Japan's megabanks rake in record profits, forecast further gains
Mizuho logo is seen in this illustration taken January 7, 2026. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
15 May 2026 02:42PM (Updated: 15 May 2026 04:47PM)
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