Japan's wholesale prices surged 6.3% in September from a year earlier as raw material costs continued to rise, data showed on Tuesday, a sign that global commodity inflation is squeezing the bottom ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Overall Bank Lending Climbs 0.6% On Year In September
The value of overall bank lending in Japan was up 0.6 percent on year in September, the Bank of Japan said on Tuesday - coming in at ... ( read original story ...)
FOREX-Dollar vaults to nearly 3-year high vs yen on central bank divergence
The dollar soared to its highest in nearly three years versus the Japanese yen on Monday as investors remained confident the U.S. Federal Reserve will announce a tapering of its massive bond-buying ... ( read original story ...)
Japan opposition vows to tax the rich in election platform
The main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan will pledge to increase taxes on rich individuals and large companies wh ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-Japan wholesale inflation spikes, squeezing corporate profits
Japan's wholesale prices surged 6.3% in September from a year earlier as raw material costs continued to rise, data showed on Tuesday, a sign that global commodity inflation is squeezing the bottom ... ( read original story ...)
Vending machine selling fried insect snacks debuts in central Japan’s Gifu Pref.
A vending machine offering edible fried and dried insects has been installed at a shop here -- the first of its kind to hit Gifu Prefecture am ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Adds to Off-Road Racing Wins
The Trick Truck class was won by Justin Lofton driving his 2WD Jimco trophy truck outfitted with specially tuned versions of the commercially available Geolandar M/T G003 tires. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo COVID-19: 49 cases reported, lowest daily total in 18 months
By NewsDesk @bactiman63 The Tokyo Metropolitan Government reported 49 COVID-19 cases in the Japanese capital on Oct. 11, the lowest count this year and the third day in a row under 100. The last time ... ( read original story ...)
Soccer: Moriyasu admits Japan in tough place, must beat Australia
On the eve of a must-win World Cup qualifier against Australia, Japan manager Hajime Moriyasu said Monday his squad is in a perilous ... ( read original story ...)
Japan survey for scholarship students with questions on marriage halted after criticism
A Japanese organization that provides scholarships to students has discontinued a questionnaire asking the recipients about their future plan ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Regulation Is Coming – How Do Policymakers Get It Right?
Higher levels of regulation and enforcement are coming to the blockchain and cryptoasset sector; striking the right balance between investor protection and fostering innovation is key. It is no secret ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin is rallying above $57,000 and 5 other things that happened in crypto this past week
The price of bitcoin surpassed $57,000 on Monday morning, extending its two-week rally. It's up over 30% in October. ( read original story ...)
Top Facebook digital currency engineers depart to join Andreessen Horowitz’s crypto fund
Two of Facebook's leads in its Novi digital wallet division left the company to join Andreessen Horowitz's growing crypto team. ( read original story ...)
COIN and 5 Other Crypto Stocks Seeing Gains as Bitcoin Approaches $60K
InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips Crypto buffs cheer on Bitcoin (CCC:BTC-USD) to do well, whether or not they ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin just flashed a counter-trend signal that suggests a pullback is likely as crypto becomes overbought, according to Fairlead Strategies
In a note to clients on Sunday, Stockton advised clients who are looking to add crypto exposure to hold off on buying bitcoin for the next two weeks after a DeMARK "13" signal flashed for bitcoin. The ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin surges to a 5-month high above $57,000, outperforming wider crypto sector
Elsewhere, dogecoin spinoff shiba inu rallied 19% on Monday, gaining 265% from a week ago, while other altcoins saw general downturns. ( read original story ...)