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Nakamura

Senior Analyst at Yomiuri Shimbun

Taro Nakamura is a Senior Analyst at Yomiuri Shimbun, specializing in coverage of major Japanese conglomerates and technology firms such as Toyota, Sony, SoftBank, and Mitsubishi. With over a decade of experience in financial journalism, Nakamura is recognized for his detailed company analyses and consistently accurate forecasts, maintaining a success rate above 65% according to internal performance reviews. He began his career at Nikkei Inc. in 2010 as a junior business reporter before joining Yomiuri Shimbun in 2015, where he quickly advanced to his current role due to his insightful reporting and industry expertise. Nakamura holds a Certified Securities Analyst (CMA) designation in Japan and is known for his contributions to investigative business journalism.

Nakamura's questions to HONDA MOTOR CO (HMC) leadership

Question · Q1 2025

Nakamura from Yomiuri Shimbun asked for Honda's perspective on the Bank of Japan's interest rate policy and the potential business impact of the upcoming U.S. presidential election.

Answer

Executive Eiji Fujimura responded that Honda prefers stable, predictable monetary policy over drastic changes. Regarding the U.S. election, he noted that while the EV market is already stalling, Honda's long-term strategy through 2035 is designed to withstand short-term political shifts and focuses on broader societal goals, irrespective of the administration in power.

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