Japan's global exports gained 3.7% in October from a year ago, while imports from the world edged up 0.6%, according to government data. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Takaichi unveils $135bn stimulus to spur growth
Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has unveiled a massive ¥21.3tn ($135.4bn) stimulus package designed to spur economic growth and shield households from the rising cost of living. ( read original story ...)
Japan exports unexpectedly strong in October as US tariff impact slows
Japan's exports rose more than expected in October for a second straight monthly gain, government data showed on Friday, underpinned by a milder fall in U.S.-bound shipments, resilient demand in other key markets and a weaker yen. ( read original story ...)
Crypto’s connections to the rest of the financial system
By Elizabeth Howcroft PARIS (Reuters) -Cryptocurrency markets have surged in recent years, in part fuelled by the Trump administration's pro-crypto stance which has encouraged wider acceptance among ...
Japan Inflation, Exports Could Firm Rate-Hike Hopes
Separate data released Friday confirmed that Japan’s overall exports remain resilient, as a weak yen boosted the value of Japanese goods sold overseas, helping offset the impact of U.S. tariffs.
Deutsche Bank warns of Japan capital flight in echo of U.K. crisis
Japanese government bonds are falling at the same time as the yen, reflecting concerns that the new prime minister’s stimulus plans will worsen the country’s fiscal health.
The real reason behind China’s fury towards Japan’s Takaichi
Weeks into the job, Japan’s new leader has come face-to-face with what it means to cross China’s red line on Taiwan. ( read original story ...)
Japan factory activity down for fifth month in November: PMI
Overseas demand remained particularly weak, with new export orders falling at the fastest pace in three months Read more at The Business Times. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s core inflation in October rises to a 3-month high, supporting the case for rate hikes
Core inflation, which strips out prices of fresh food, came in at 3% as expected by economists polled by Reuters.
Japan’s core inflation accelerates in October, stays above BOJ target
Japan's core consumer prices rose 3.0% in October from a year earlier, data showed on Friday, staying above the central bank's 2% target and keeping alive expectations of a near-term interest rate ...
Foxconn to spend up to $3 billion a year on AI, chair sees China EV shakeout
Foxconn will invest $2 billion to $3 billion a year in AI, the head of the world's largest contract electronics maker told Reuters. Foxconn Chairman Young Liu also said he expects a shakeout in China ...
Japan signals chance of currency intervention, yen rises
Japan sees currency intervention as a possibility in dealing with excessively volatile and speculative moves in the yen, Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said on Friday, in the strongest warning to ...
Analysis-Scramble to sell Japan sounds fiscal warning bells
SINGAPORE/TOKYO (Reuters) -Investors bailing out of the yen and Japan's government bonds have driven borrowing costs there to record highs, bending markets out of shape and piling pressure on the ...
Japan FinMin Katayama: FX intervention is an option since it is mentioned in Japan-US agreement in September
FX intervention is an option since it is mentioned in Japan-US agreement in September Japan Finance Minister Katayama: recently seeing one-sided, very rapid movements Japan Finance Minister Katayama: ...
Thief burglarizes laundromat in Sapporo
Security camera footage captured a thief burglarizing a coin-operated change machine at a laundromat in Sapporo City on Monday ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan On High Alert As USD/JPY Tests Key Resistance
The Bank of Japan (BoJ) and the Ministry of Finance have been expressing deepening concern over the yen's trajectory. Click here for more information on USD/JPY.