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Stocks slip, yen surges on speculation of Bank of Japan policy tweak
Asian stocks were off five-month highs and the yen extended a sharp rally on Friday with speculation that the Bank of Japan could take another small step toward dismantling its super-easy stimulus ...
Japan Key Yield Breaches BOJ Ceiling on Fresh Policy Speculation
Japan’s benchmark government bond yield pierced the central bank’s ceiling amid speculation that policymakers are discussing loosening their tight grip on interest rates.
Asia markets set to fall ahead of Bank of Japan rate decision
The Bank of Japan is poised to hold its rates at -0.1%, but investors will look for any shift in stance in its yield curve control policy.
Osaka on a Budget: 5 Cheap Eats in Dotonbori
Takoyaki (fried octopus balls) are possibly the most famous of Osaka’s many signature dishes. Dotonbori hosts dozens, perhaps hundreds, of stalls for the snack—often distinguished by their giant 3D ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo CPI Growth Tops Consensus, Focusing Attention on BOJ
Inflation in Tokyo ran slightly hotter than economists were expecting in July, an outcome that casts some doubt on the Bank of Japan’s view that price growth will slow below its target in the coming ... ( read original story ...)
Inflation in Japan’s capital slows in July, stays above BOJ target
Core inflation in Japan's capital slowed in July but remained well above the central bank's 2% target, data showed on Friday, keeping pressure on policymakers to dial back ultra-loose monetary policy. ( read original story ...)
Japan Hit With Bleak Update on Shrinking Population
The issue of Japan's declining population has been a priority for Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, who is intent on reversing the dropping birth rate. He plans to earmark 3.5 trillion yen (nearly $25 ... ( read original story ...)
Shinjiro Atae comes out as gay as Japan faces pressure to pass pro-LGBTQ+ legislation
Japanese pop star Shinjiro Atae announced that he is gay on Wednesday – a bold move for such a public figure in Japan, a the country still does not recognize same-sex unions. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nara deer take shelter from rain in adorable viral video
A herd of deer unfazed by humans while taking shelter from heavy rains in Nara, Japan, is the subject of a viral video. Background: Nara, a city in its namesake prefecture in central Japan, is home to ... ( read original story ...)
KuCoin’s ‘Into The Cryptoverse’ report reveals 3.8 million Japanese adults engage in crypto investment
KuCoin, a top 5 global crypto exchange, has launched its 13th edition of the "Into The Cryptoverse" report. This edition focuses on the burgeoning cryptocurrency market in Japan, offering a detailed ...
Spot Bitcoin ETFs’ arrival is unlikely to trigger the crypto’s further rally. Here’s why
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How Matt Damon and a fairytale sent The O.C.’s Ben McKenzie down the crypto rabbit hole
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Marketmind: Over to You, Bank of Japan
Asian markets are likely to come under pressure on Friday, backing down from five-month highs as the Bank of Japan opens the door to allowing long-term interest rates to rise beyond the 0.5% cap as it ...
Crypto Industry Hopeful About Dogecoin on Twitter After Elon Musk’s Rebrand
Musk changed Twitter's blue bird logo to the Dogecoin logo, prompting the price of the token to jump 20% in just one hour.
Yen strengthens after report Bank of Japan will discuss tweak to ultraloose monetary policy setting
The Japanese yen strengthens versus the U.S. dollar after a news report says Bank of Japan officials on Friday will talk about a tweak to its ...