Rocky Swift

Correspondent at Thomson Reuters

tokyo, tokyo, japan

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Long-time journo, with some finance and government stuff in the middle. Lived and reported from numerous countries, mostly in Asia. Professional interests include public health, economic esoterica (MME, paradox of thrift, Giffen goods), luxury goods, currency markets. Silly interests include pro wrestling, whisky, and...blockchain? I feel like I have to say blockchain these days.

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Japan benchmark bonds rise as concerns about debt demand ease

TOKYO - Benchmark Japanese bonds rose on Thursday as ‍investor concerns about ‍the strength of market appetite for government debt ebbed after auctions for medium- and longer-term securities. The 10-year Japanese government bond (JGB) yield fell 4.5 basi... See more

zawya.com•Rocky Swift•Jan 8, 2026

Benchmark Japan bond yields trim steepest annual surge since 1994

TOKYO - Benchmark Japanese government bonds (JGBs) gained on Tuesday in the final trading day of ‍a year that has ‍seen the sharpest jump in yields in three decades on concerns about the nation's finances. The 10-year JGB yield eased by half a basis poin... See more

zawya.com•Rocky Swift•Dec 30, 2025

Japan's Nikkei crosses 51,000 for first time on tech optimism

TOKYO (Oct 29): Japan's Nikkei share average surged past the key 51,000 level for the first time on Wednesday, underpinned by investor optimism over artificial intelligence (AI) sector investments. The tech-heavy Nikkei 225 index closed up 2.2% at an unpr... See more

theedgemalaysia.com•Rocky Swift•Oct 29, 2025

Five in a row: Uniqlo eyes another record profit

The Japanese owner of global clothing brand Uniqlo on Thursday reported a record high profit for the year ended August, and forecast a fifth-straight year of record profit in fiscal 2026 on its aggressive expansion in North America and Europe. Fast Retail... See more

insideretail.asia•Rocky Swift•Oct 10, 2025

US expansion helps Uniqlo to another record profit

Companies US expansion helps Uniqlo’s parent to another record profit Uniqlo has more than 2,500 global locations, selling clothing made mainly in China and other Asian manufacturing hubs 09 October 2025 - 13:31 UPDATED 09 October 2025 - 15:54 by Rocky Sw... See more

businesslive.co.za•Rocky Swift•Oct 9, 2025

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Master Of Arts, Business Administration at University Of Hawaii At ManoaGraduated: 2004

Bachelor Of Arts, Economics at New College Of FloridaGraduated: 1998

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Japan benchmark bonds rise as concerns about debt demand ease

Benchmark Japan bond yields trim steepest annual surge since 1994

Japan's Nikkei crosses 51,000 for first time on tech optimism

Five in a row: Uniqlo eyes another record profit

US expansion helps Uniqlo to another record profit

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Japan benchmark bonds rise as concerns about debt demand ease

Benchmark Japan bond yields trim steepest annual surge since 1994

Japan's Nikkei crosses 51,000 for first time on tech optimism

Five in a row: Uniqlo eyes another record profit

US expansion helps Uniqlo to another record profit

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