Japan's central bank held its policy rate at 0.5% Thursday, holding them for a second straight meeting, as U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs threaten the country's exports. The move was in line ...
Bank of Japan Keeps Rates Unchanged as Tariffs Cloud Outlook
The Bank of Japan kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged amid widespread market expectations that Governor Kazuo Ueda wouldn’t raise rates given the uncertainty stemming from US tariffs.
Brillante Mendoza’s Crime Drama ‘Chameleon’ Picked Up By SC Films International For Sales Launch In Cannes
EXCLUSIVE: London-based SC Films International has picked up Brillante Mendoza’s latest film project, Chameleon, for worldwide sales ahead of the Cannes market. Currently in post-production, the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s factory activity falls on US tariff worries, PMI shows
Japan's factory activity shrank for the 10th straight month in April on weaker overseas demand and worsening concerns about U.S. tariffs, a private-sector survey showed on Thursday. The final au Jibun ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s share buybacks nearly triple in April as governance push gains pace
Share buybacks announced by Japanese companies in April nearly tripled on the previous year as boards opted for placating investors over holding dry powder for tariff uncertainties. ( read original story ...)
Robinhood CEO says firm is diversifying away from volatile crypto revenue even as Q1 earnings beat expectations
Robinhood reported $927 million in revenue in Q1, up 50% from the same period last year.
Here’s what has changed for crypto since President Trump kicked off his second term
Now that Donald Trump completed his first 100 days in office, CNBC Crypto World takes a look at what has changed for digital assets since he started his second term as president.
Crypto Stocks Emerge Unscathed From April’s Market Turmoil
Cryptocurrency-linked stocks have rallied in April, riding a surge in the price of Bitcoin to emerge largely unscathed by the turbulence that’s roiled US equity markets.
Japan, China, South Korea, ASEAN to expand currency swap programme, Nikkei says
Japan, China, South Korea and ASEAN countries are expected to expand their emergency currency swap programme as early as this month to include infectious disease outbreaks and natural disasters, ...
Japanese and Australian markets poised for muted start following choppy trade on Wall Street; most Asian markets closed for holiday
The Bank of Japan is widely expected to stand pat on interest rates at 0.5% in its two-day monetary policy meeting which concludes later in the day.
America’s oldest bank looks to Japan amid global uncertainty
TOKYO -- Bank of New York Mellon is bolstering its Japan operations, seeing opportunities to make money as the country emerges from deflation and its people become more open to investing in the stock ...
Trump says he has has “potential deals” with India, South Korea, Japan
President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he has "potential" trade deals with India, South Korea and Japan as he seeks to convert his tariff policy into trade agreements. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Sumitomo, Builders Vision back US rare earths startup Phoenix Tailings
Japan's Sumitomo and impact investment fund Builders Vision have invested in U.S.-based rare earths processing startup Phoenix Tailings, the latest move by manufacturers to boost production of the ... ( read original story ...)
Everywhere You Need to Go in Japan
The best places to stay, eat, shop and visit across the country, according to Japanese artists, designers and chefs. ( read original story ...)
Snake causes power outage, Tokyo-Osaka shinkansen services disrupted
Services were temporarily disrupted Wednesday on the Tokaido Shinkansen bullet train line connecting Tokyo and Osaka after a snake t ... ( read original story ...)
Robinhood quarterly profit jumps on crypto trading surge
Robinhood reported a rise in first-quarter profit on Wednesday, helped by robust crypto trading volumes from clients looking to hedge their positions.