Japan Secures Major Trade Deal as Earnings Season Kicks Into High Gear

Tokyo shakes hands on a game-changing trade agreement—just as corporate earnings start flooding in.
Why it matters: The timing couldn’t be better (or worse, depending on which CFO you ask).
Behind the deal: Japan’s negotiators pulled all-nighters to lock this down before Q3 projections hit the fan.
Earnings alert: Brace for the usual Wall Street circus—beat, miss, or ‘strategic reinvestment’ (aka loss).
The bottom line: Another week, another spreadsheet miracle—until the auditors show up.