TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei closed lower to post its largest drop in more than six weeks, as the index tracked Wall Street’s losses after Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell indicated near-term ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s New Economic Measures Won’t Boost Spending: SMBC Nikko
Japan’s new economic measures to counter the impact of rising prices on households won’t produce an increase in consumer spending, according to SMBC Nikko Securities Inc. ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan (BoJ) preview: views on recent yen weakness in focus
The recent eye-catching moves in the forex market will evidently be the sharp decline in the Japanese yen, as the Bank of Japan (BoJ) continues to defend the cap on its 10-year bond yields through the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Finance Minister denies reports of talks with U.S. on yen intervention
"at-above-post addthis_tool" data-url=" (Reuters) -Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said there was “no truth” to media reports that he had discussed with U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks rise in morning on firm Wall St., crude oil fall
Tokyo stocks rose Tuesday morning, lifted by overnight gains on Wall Street as a slump in crude oil futures somewhat eased worries over inflation, although gains were capped by concerns over the ... ( read original story ...)
Yoon’s delegates meet Japanese prime minister in Tokyo
A South Korean delegation sent by President-elect Yoon Suk-yeol had a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Tuesday, during which it appears to have delivered the incoming president's ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open flat on China lockdown fears, crude oil drop
Tokyo stocks opened nearly flat Tuesday as possible further COVID-19 lockdowns in China raised fears over their impact on the global economy, while an overnight slump in crude oil futures eased ... ( read original story ...)
Japan jobless rate hits lowest in almost 2 yrs, economic outlook still shaky
Japan's jobless rate unexpectedly fell to 2.6% in March, hitting the lowest rate since April 2020, although the number of furloughed workers remained high due to effects of the pandemic, official data ... ( read original story ...)
Coffee, tea and nagging at Japan’s anti-procrastination cafe
Writers facing deadlines go to Tokyo's "Manuscript Writing Cafe" with an understanding - they can't leave until their work is done. ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: Three-quarters of Japan firms bemoan current yen weakness as bad for business – Reuters poll
More than three-quarters of Japanese firms say the yen has declined to the point of being detrimental to their business, a Reuters poll found, with almost half of companies expecting a hit to earnings ... ( read original story ...)
Portland Japanese Garden purchases former haven for unwed mothers
The Salvation Army has sold its property in the West Hills to the Japanese Garden. The facility operated for years as a safe place for young mothers to stay. ( read original story ...)
First Mover Asia: Slow Start to the Week for Crypto as China Lockdowns Drag on Stocks, S&P 500
Major equity markets in Asia have declined significantly in recent months, and bitcoin has followed a similar pattern. ( read original story ...)
Alleged ‘Shadow Banker’ Reggie Fowler Pleads Guilty to Fraud in Crypto Capital Case
Reginald Fowler has pleaded guilty to fraud over his involvement in opening and operating bank accounts for crypto companies. ( read original story ...)
Thinking of Buying Crypto? 3 Moves to Make First.
Cryptocurrency can be lucrative, but is it the right fit for you? ( read original story ...)
Canadian dollar to stay at core of financial system, not crypto -BoC
The Canadian dollar will remain at the center of the country's financial system, the central bank chief said on Monday, responding to questions about a Conservative leadership candidate's pledge to ... ( read original story ...)
Binance Ends March Capturing 30% of Crypto Spot Trading Market
Crypto exchange, Binance has ended March, handling 30.2 percent of the total spot trading volume, according to a CryptoCompare report. ( read original story ...)