Dow futures up 350 points; Japanese bond yields fall
May 27, 2025 8:49 AM ISTUS Stock Market Live: Japan Loses Top Creditor StatusJapan lost its position as the world’s largest creditor nation for the first time in 34 years, despite posting a record amount of overseas assets. Japan’s net external assets reached ¥533.05 trillion ($3.7 trillion) at the end of 2024, rising about 13% from the previous year, according to data released Tuesday by the Ministry of Finance. While the figure marked an all-time high, it was overtaken by Germany, whose net external assets totaled ¥569.7 trillion. China remained...