Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 has shot up in early trading, gaining more than 2,000 points, as investors welcomed President Donald Trump’s decision to back off on most of his tariffs.
How to celebrate the world as it falls apart
Underpinning Japan’s doggedness is a yearning for the world to more closely resemble the friendly international cuddle of an expo than reality would ever allow. Osaka hosted a brilliant expo in 1970 ...
Japan, US may discuss FX in trade talks, Finance Minister Kato says
Japanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato said on Wednesday trade negotiations with the United States could include discussions on foreign exchange rates.
Japan’s Top FX Official Cites Deep Concern After Tariffs Hit
Japan’s top currency official said he’s watching foreign exchange movements with deep concern, as the rollout of US President Donald Trump’s tariffs sent shock waves through global financial markets.
G7 chair Canada speaks to Japan, EU about market stability
Canada, chair of the Group of Seven advanced economies, is working with Japan and the European Union to maintain global stability in financial markets and the financial system, Canada's Ministry of ...
12 Crypto Companies to Watch in 2025
Stablecoins—that is, cryptocurrencies that are tied to some sort of external, non-crypto value —are emerging as one of the hottest parts of the crypto resurgence. The world’s second-largest stablecoin ...
Crypto Headed For A $19 Trillion ‘Tipping Point’ After Wild Bitcoin, Ethereum And XRP Price Swings
The BlackRock-powered, crypto-based tokenisation of assets has been forecast to grow "exponentially” from $600 billion now to $19 trillion by ...
“G20” review: President Viola Davis goes Rambo against Antony Starr’s crypto bro terrorist
Viola Davis stars as President Danielle Sutton, new to the Oval Office and about to attend her first G20 summit, held this year in South Africa. Unbeknownst to her, a team of terrorists is concocting ...
China to increase tariffs on US imports from 34% to 84%
China is raising its tariffs on American imports from 34% to 84% in response to President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs against Beijing.
Do we need to worry about recent earthquakes across the Asia Pacific?
The deadly Myanmar earthquake last week was the biggest among a number of smaller quakes that rocked the region. ( read original story ...)
Scientists discover how stellar-mass black holes emit powerful plasma jets
Black holes are fundamental to the structure of galaxies and critical in our understanding of gravity, space, and time. A stellar mass black hole is a type of black hole that forms from the ... ( read original story ...)
Seven & i quarterly profit slides as it seeks to fend off Couche-Tard bid
Japan's Seven & i Holdings said on Wednesday fourth-quarter profit dropped 15%, a result that could hamper its ability to fend off a takeover attempt by Canada's Alimentation Couche-Tard. Although ...
Japan debt deals pulled as tariffs hit deals outlook across Asia
Three Japanese companies have postponed the sale of 100 billion yen ($678.43 million) worth of yen-denominated bonds in the wake of global financial market volatility induced by U.S. tariff ...
Japan’s Ishiba and NATO chief vow to deepen security ties as regional threats rise
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and NATO chief Mark Rutte have vowed to further deepen military ties while stressing the need to tackle together growing threats from China, North Korea and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei falls nearly 4% on slowdown fears as US tariffs kick in
Japan's Nikkei share average slipped on Wednesday, ending nearly 4% lower in a broad sell-off, as traders gauged concerns over a potential economic slowdown amid an intensifying trade war between the ...
Japanese government and BOJ officials discuss financial market volatility
Japanese government and central bank officials have held an extraordinary meeting on the sharp fluctuations in financial markets triggered by the increase in US tariffs.