The Walt Disney Co. delivered stronger earnings for the latest quarter than analysts expected, and its streaming business reported a profit for the first time. But its stock nevertheless slipped 1.6% after it warned recent softness it saw at its U.S. theme parks could continue for “the next few quarters.” ( read original story ...)
Japanese shares choppy again, BOJ deputy seeks to soothe market
By Brigid Riley TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese shares swung up and down in morning trade on Wednesday in a rollercoaster week of double-digit losses and gains that led the Bank of Japan's deputy governor to reassure the market there would be no interest rate rises amid the volatility. ( read original story ...)
Heatstroke killed more than 120 in Tokyo in July
TOKYO — More than 120 people died of heatstroke in the Tokyo metropolitan area in July, when the nation’s average temperature hit record highs and heat warnings were in effect much of the month, Japanese authorities said Tuesday. According to the Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo had over 100 deaths linked to heatstroke in July alone due to high temperatures
Japan saw the hottest July since records began in 1898 and heatstroke warnings remained in Tokyo and much of the west of the country on Tuesday as authorities urged people to take precautions. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Daiwa to launch property loans in wealth management push
TOKYO -- Daiwa Securities Group in October will start providing loans for real estate investments of 300 million yen ($2 million) or more in an effort to bolster its wealth management operations, ... ( read original story ...)
Prediction: Crypto Prices Will Surge After the Sell-Off, Seize Your Chance to Buy Now
Crypto prices are down recently and the highly anticipated boost from the Bitcoin halving is nowhere to be seen. Here why you should see this price drop as a promising buy-in opportunity.
FirstCry IPO sees lukewarm response from investors on Day 2; gets subscribed 30%
The FirstCry IPO did not have any promoters and consisted of a fresh issue of Rs 1,666 crore and an offer-for-sale of 5.42 crore equity shares by its existing shareholders.
Japan’s u-turn takes Bitcoin above $57K but investors favor Ethereum
Japan's announcement to hike key interest rates by 0.25% led to a market meltdown that was made worse by the US unemployment figures. On Wednesday, the stock ...
ADNOC signs LNG supply deal with Japan’s Osaka Gas
The liquefied natural gas (LNG) will be sourced from the lower-carbon Ruwais LNG project currently under development in Abu Dhabi.
Japan’s Top Finance Regulator Hesitant on Crypto ETF Approvals
The head of Japan’s finance regulator said “cautious consideration” is needed in deciding whether to follow the likes of Hong Kong and the US by approving crypto-linked exchange-traded funds.
Tokyo stocks end higher, yen falls on BOJ’s cautious rate hike stance
Tokyo stocks pared sharp losses and ended higher following another day of volatile trading Wednesday, after the yen slid against the U.S. dollar on the Bank of Japan's cautious stance over further ... ( read original story ...)
UK house prices jump in July; markets recover as Japan calms rate rise fears – business live
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news. UK growth faster than thought.... in 2022 10:08 Historic news: Britain’s economy grew more strongly than previously thought in ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Governor Koike suffers bone fracture after throwing ceremonial pitch
Tokyo Governor Koike Yuriko suffered a fractured knee when she threw the ceremonial first pitch for a professional baseball game in the Japanese capital on Tuesday. The injury reportedly will take two months to heal. ( read original story ...)
Pausing MGM Osaka may threaten cost, 2030 launch: reports
The Asahi Shimbun news outlet had reported at the weekend that the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE), the overseeing body for Expo 2025, had asked for the pause on work at MGM Osaka during ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s stock drop suggests economic challenges, but limited global impact
Stocks had been already been trending downwards the previous week, when the Bank of Japan raised rates to 0.25 per cent from 0.1 per cent. This was perceived as a mark of confidence in the country’s ...
‘Don’t Be Fooled’—Coinbase Issues Serious Warning After $800 Billion Bitcoin And Crypto Price Crash
The bitcoin price, which crashed to under $50,000 per bitcoin on Monday before rebounding slightly, touched $70,000 in July amid excitement over Donald Trump's "game-changing" plans for bitcoin. The ...