智通财经APP获悉，瑞穗金融集团(MFG.US)正计划在未来十年内，利用人工智能替代约5000个在日本 国内的行政岗位。这家日本第三大银行试图通过此举提升运营效率。 瑞穗在一份声明中表示："我们计划通过充分利用人工智能技术，将人力资源重新配置到重点业务领 域，以增强盈利能力。这并非裁员。" 为提升效率，日本企业近年来不断加大人工智能应用力度，对该领域的投资已成为首相高市早苗政策议 程的关键组成部分。在银行业，各机构正寻求在面临用工短缺的背景下，以最大限度避免大幅裁员的方 式推进人工智能计划。 据瑞穗透露，其核心银行部门及其他集团子公司目前约有1.5万个行政岗位，受影响的员工将被调任至 其他岗位。 全球银行业正斥巨资将人工智能应用于从产品开发到风险管理的各项业务。摩根大通每年投入约20亿美 元用于人工智能技术开发，该行表示这项投资每年也能为其节省同等规模的支出。 日本银行业高管一直在努力缓解人工智能将取代就业岗位的担忧。瑞穗首席执行官Masahiro Kihara去年 10月表示："我不认为人类将失去价值，员工可以致力于从事更高附加值的工作。" ...

Report Summary 1. Report's Industry Investment Rating No relevant information provided. 2. Core Viewpoints - Global financial markets are affected by multiple factors including geopolitical tensions, tariff policies, and corporate earnings, leading to significant fluctuations in various asset classes. For example, the US stock market declined due to Trump's tariff plan and EU's suspension of the trade - agreement approval, while the precious metals market rose due to increased risk - aversion [5][6]. - The energy market is influenced by the Iran - US nuclear negotiation, with expectations of increased Iranian oil supply putting downward pressure on oil prices [7]. 3. Summary by Directory Overnight Night - Market Trends - **Stock Markets**: US major indices (Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq) fell, with IBM and American Express leading the decline. European indices (DAX, CAC40, FTSE 100) also closed lower. The reasons include Trump's tariff plan and EU's suspension of trade - agreement approval [5]. - **Precious Metals**: COMEX gold and silver futures rose due to increased risk - aversion from geopolitical tensions, tariff policy changes, and other factors [6]. - **Energy**: US crude oil and Brent oil futures fell as the Iran - US nuclear negotiation showed signs of progress, increasing the expectation of more Iranian oil supply [7]. - **Base Metals**: Most London base metals declined, except for LME tin which rose [7]. Important News Macro News - Shanghai Export Container Settlement Freight Index for European routes dropped 2.1%. The US will stop collecting certain illegal tariffs. There is still a risk of US military strikes against Iran. India postponed a trade delegation plan. China is assessing the impact of US tariff rulings and urges the US to cancel unilateral tariffs. The EU suspended the approval of a trade agreement with the US. The Trump administration is considering new "national security tariffs" [9][11]. Energy Futures - Saudi Aramco sold condensate oil. Methanol supply in Southeast Asia is restricted due to planned maintenance. Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley have different forecasts for oil prices, with Goldman Sachs raising price forecasts for Q4 2026 and 2027, and Morgan Stanley expecting a short - term increase followed by a decline [14][16][18]. Metal Futures - The US energy storage market is expected to grow 21%. Lebanon may sell part of its gold reserves. UBS is positive on gold, with a target price of $6200/ounce [20][21]. Black - Series Futures - China's iron ore arrivals decreased, but global iron ore shipments increased. Vietnam plans to build a large - scale steel plant. The blast furnace capacity utilization rate of Chinese pig - iron enterprises decreased, and inventory increased [23][25]. Agricultural Products Futures - Malaysian palm oil production and exports decreased in February. Argentina's soybean moisture conditions improved, and the production forecast remains unchanged [27][28]. Financial Markets Financial - 143 companies have submitted IPO applications in the Hong Kong stock market in 2026. Deloitte predicts a better performance in the Hong Kong IPO market this year [30]. Industry - Payment transactions on Chinese New Year's Eve increased. The real - estate market may show more stabilization signals. China's AI governance system is maturing [31]. Overseas - The US may adjust tariff application methods and continue steel - aluminum tariffs. The Fed has about 75 basis - points to reach the neutral rate. India plans to invest $200 billion in AI. The Australian central bank may tighten policy. UK unemployment reached a new high [32][34][35]. International Stock Markets - US and European stock markets rose, while the Japanese market fell. High - end companies made significant stock - position adjustments. The UK may adjust accounting rules to attract Chinese companies. Australia simplifies corporate governance rules. Some companies announced major transactions or reported good earnings [36][38][41]. Commodities - Precious metals, oil, and most base metals futures fell due to factors such as progress in the Iran - US nuclear negotiation and reduced risk - aversion [43]. Bonds - US Treasury yields had mixed changes. Japanese bonds rose, and the 2029 fiscal - year bond issuance may increase [45]. Foreign Exchange - The US dollar index rose slightly, and most non - US currencies fell [46]. Upcoming Economic Data and Events - **Economic Data**: Include Japan's trade balance, UK's inflation and housing - price index, US's new - home construction, and other data [48]. - **Events**: New Zealand's central - bank rate decision, European Central Bank officials' speeches, and the Fed's release of meeting minutes [50]. - **Market Closures**: Chinese, South Korean, and Vietnamese stock markets are closed due to the Spring Festival [52].

Core Viewpoint - Momentum investing focuses on following a stock's recent price trends, aiming to buy high and sell higher, with the expectation that established trends will continue [1] Company Overview: Mizuho (MFG) - Mizuho currently holds a Momentum Style Score of A, indicating strong momentum characteristics [3] - The company has a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy), suggesting a favorable outlook compared to the market [4] Price Performance - Mizuho's shares have increased by 3.02% over the past week, while the Zacks Banks - Foreign industry has decreased by 1.63% during the same period [6] - Over the last month, Mizuho's stock price has risen by 11.35%, outperforming the industry's 2.29% [6] - In the past quarter, Mizuho shares have risen by 31.45%, and over the last year, they have increased by 60.97%, compared to the S&P 500's gains of 3.63% and 12.97%, respectively [7] Trading Volume - Mizuho's average 20-day trading volume is 5,450,766 shares, which serves as a bullish indicator when combined with rising stock prices [8] Earnings Outlook - In the last two months, two earnings estimates for Mizuho have been revised upwards, with the consensus estimate increasing from $0.59 to $0.62 [10] - For the next fiscal year, two estimates have also moved higher, with no downward revisions noted [10] Conclusion - Given the strong momentum indicators and positive earnings outlook, Mizuho is positioned as a 2 (Buy) stock with a Momentum Score of A, making it a potential candidate for investors seeking short-term gains [12]

格隆汇2月12日｜瑞穗金融集团全球市场部门联席主管Kenya Koshimiz表示，由于通胀持续以及日元疲 弱，日本央行最快可能在3月再次加息，今年最多可能加息三次。日本名义经济增长达3%至4%，加上 首相高市早苗政府更清晰的政策，在多个正面因素下，央行将需要根据这些情况来调整货币政策。 ...

An innovative new AI training initiative supported by a Mizuho USA Foundation FutureReady Grant NEW YORK, Feb. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mizuho Americas and Pursuit today announced that Pursuit has received a three-year FutureReady Grant from the Mizuho USA Foundation to expand opportunity through technology and workforce innovation across New York City. “AI is rapidly reshaping every job, not just those in tech,” said Nick Simmons, CEO of Pursuit. “The AI Nonprofit Build Corps ensures that communities w ...

Core Viewpoint - Mizuho (MFG) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank 2 (Buy), indicating a positive outlook on its earnings estimates, which is a significant factor influencing stock prices [1][3]. Earnings Estimates and Stock Price Movement - The Zacks rating system is based on changes in a company's earnings picture, which is a strong predictor of near-term stock price movements [2][4]. - The correlation between earnings estimate revisions and stock price movements is well-established, with institutional investors using these estimates to determine fair value [4]. Mizuho's Earnings Outlook - For the fiscal year ending March 2026, Mizuho is expected to earn $0.60 per share, which remains unchanged from the previous year [8]. - Over the past three months, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for Mizuho has increased by 0.8%, reflecting a positive trend in earnings estimates [8]. Zacks Rank System - The Zacks Rank system classifies stocks into five groups based on earnings estimates, with Zacks Rank 1 (Strong Buy) stocks historically generating an average annual return of +25% since 1988 [7]. - Mizuho's upgrade to Zacks Rank 2 places it in the top 20% of Zacks-covered stocks, indicating strong potential for market-beating returns in the near term [10].

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 6-K REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the month of February 2026 Commission File Number 001-33098 Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. (Translation of registrant's name into English) 5-5, Otemachi 1-chome Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-8176 Japan (Address of principal executive office) Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under ...

Group 1 - The Chief Investment Officer of Asset Management One, Shigeki Muramatsu, indicated that if the Bank of Japan raises interest rates in April, the yen could strengthen to 150 yen per dollar [1] - Asset Management One manages approximately $512 billion in assets and is inclined to purchase ultra-long Japanese government bonds due to their relatively high yields compared to Japan's growth prospects [1] - Concerns about the slow pace of monetary policy tightening by the Bank of Japan have led to a weaker yen, although Muramatsu believes the situation is not as dire as perceived [1] Group 2 - The weak yen is expected to be a significant factor necessitating interest rate hikes by the Bank of Japan and the government, with a 69% probability of a rate increase before April, up from 40% at the end of last year [2] - Muramatsu noted that the coordination between the U.S. and Japan increases the likelihood of an earlier rate hike by the Bank of Japan, especially with U.S. Treasury Secretary urging Japan to allow further rate increases [2] - A drop in the dollar-yen exchange rate below 150 could pressure the Japanese stock market, but Asset Management One remains optimistic about long-term investments in risk assets by Japanese households [2] Group 3 - Following the Bank of Japan's January policy meeting, institutions like BNP Paribas and SMBC Nikko Securities have brought forward their expectations for the next policy adjustment to April [3] - The minutes from the January meeting indicated an increasing recognition among decision-makers of the necessity for timely interest rate hikes due to the impact of a weak yen on inflation [3] - Muramatsu highlighted the attractiveness of 30-year Japanese government bonds, which stabilized at around 3.64% after a previous surge, despite concerns over fiscal sustainability due to proposed tax cuts [3]

Summary of Financial Results for the Third Quarter of FY2025 (Under Japanese GAAP) February 2, 2026 Mizuho and Art Based on the concepts of "Feeling Energized by Art," "Making Art More Accessible," and "Changing yourself through Art," Mizuho, in collaboration with Tokyo University of the Arts, contributes to social innovation, and the overcoming of social challenges like improving gender equality and people's well- being, aiming to co-create a sustainable and abundant society in terms of its art and culture ...

Mizuho Financial Group has hired investment banker Richard Robinson as vice chairman and managing director in the Industrials Group, according to an internal memo reviewed by Reuters. ...