Japan's Nikkei index jumped on Friday to its highest in nearly three months after Wall Street finished higher overnight, with Fast Retailing providing the biggest boost on robust monthly same-store ...
Man arrested over fatal Osaka car accident says he fell unconscious after sneezing
A driver arrested over an accident in which his car crashed into a hospital here and killed two elderly women on March 1 apparently told poli･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo CPI inflation eases from 41-year high in February
Consumer inflation in Japan’s capital grew at a slower pace in February than the prior month, data showed on Friday, indicating that price pressures in the country may be easing after surging to over ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin Slides With Wider Crypto Markets Amid Silvergate Fallout
Bitcoin dropped to the lowest level in about two weeks, part of a wider retreat in crypto markets as investors digested the unraveling of a key payments network.
Crypto Miners Owe the Federal Government Money, Watchdog Report Says
An advisory from the Interior's Office of Inspector General found that fossil fuel companies operating on public land aren't paying royalties for crypto gains.
Asia markets set to rise as concerns over higher U.S. interest rates linger
Asia-Pacific markets are set to rise on Friday after Wall Street's rally overnight as investor concerns over higher U.S. interest rates continued to linger. Japanese markets are set to open higher, ...
Japan Finance Minister: up to BOJ to decide on ETF purchases
Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Friday the central bank's purchases of exchange-traded funds are part of its monetary stimulus and it was up to the bank to decide on how to dispose ...
Tsunami-hit Japanese city to change siren tone for March 11 anniversary
Sirens are sounded in many disaster-hit municipalities in Japan on March 11 every year to remind people to observe a moment of silence for the victims of the earthquake and tsunami in 2011. A city in ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo inflation slows from 42-year high, price pressures remain
By Leika Kihara and Takahiko Wada TOKYO (Reuters) -Core consumer inflation in Japan's capital Tokyo slowed in February as the effect of government energy subsidies kicked in, though an index stripping ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo inflation eases as subsidies take effect
New data shows inflation in Japan's capital eased for the first time in more than a year as government subsidies kicked in. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks rise in morning on Wall St. gains, weak yen
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Tokyo stocks were higher Friday morning, extending gains toward the end of the morning session, as Wall Street gains overnight on expectations for a smaller-than-expected rate hike by ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Inflation Slows Sharply as Subsidies Mask Ongoing Strength
Inflation in Tokyo decelerated for the first time in more than a year, as ramped-up government subsidies masked a strengthening price trend that will keep scrutiny on the Bank of Japan’s policy path ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s February service-sector activity grows at fastest rate in eight months – PMI
Japan's services sector activity grew at the fastest pace in eight months in February, a private sector survey showed on Friday, as the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic receded globally. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Tycoon’s success a ray of sunshine for Napier owner
Napier racehorse owner Bruce Lewis wasn’t at Matamata last Saturday to see his star two-year-old Tokyo Tycoon maintain his unbeaten record because he was still trying to sort out his house and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s corporate capex raises economic recovery hopes
Japanese companies raised spending on plant and equipment for a seventh straight quarter through to the end of 2022, data released yesterday showed, offering relief to policymakers counting on a ...
Tokyo Inflation Slows Sharply as Kishida’s Subsidies Kick In
Inflation in Tokyo decelerated for the first time in more than a year, as government subsidies drove down energy bills, suggesting the current round of price gains may have peaked. ( read original story ...)