Nuclear arms makers draw 30% more financing as geopolitical risks rise

Japan's top 3 banking groups pledge not to fund them even as 301 financial institutions do Growing geopolitical tensions are leading governments and investors to rethink their positions on nuclear arms. (Source photos by Reuters and Nikkei) OSAKA — Defense contractors involved in producing nuclear weapons saw a 30% increase in loans and investments from financial institutions, according to a report released this year, signaling dwindling momentum in the global campaign to divest from such companies.

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