By Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's cabinet approved a 21.3 trillion yen ($135.40 billion) economic stimulus package on Friday, marking the first major policy ... ( read original story ...)
Yen Slump is Bullish for BTC and Risk Assets. Or Is It?
Historically, yen weakness has been linked to risk-on sentiment. However, this narrative now appears challenged against the backdrop of Japan’s mounting fiscal strains.
Japan Approves $135B Stimulus Package; BTC Dip Keeps Giving
Since its January 2025 launch , the $GPS token has registered over $5B in total spot volume and $10B in derivatives volume in 2025. Monthly spot volume peaked in March 2025 at over $1.1B , while ...
Bank of Japan drops fresh hints of near-term rate hike as yen slides
The Bank of Japan will discuss at upcoming policy meetings the feasibility and timing of a rate hike with a focus on next year's wage-growth impulse, governor Kazuo Ueda said, signalling the chance of ...
Japan premier’s advisers will speak at business event before BOJ meeting
TOKYO () -Reflationist advisers of Japan's new prime minister Sanae Takaichi will speak on a panel hosted by Keidanren on December 17 on the new administration's strategy to strengthen the economy, ...
Telix Opens TMS Yokohama in Japan, Commemorative Lecture Held
Telix Pharmaceuticals Limited (ASX: TLX, NASDAQ: TLX, "Telix") today announces the official opening of Telix Manufacturing Solutions (TMS) in Yokohama, Japan, the Company's first cyclotron facility in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan ramps up warning of yen intervention, chance of near-term rate hike
By Leika Kihara and Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan on Friday escalated its warning of currency intervention and the central bank governor signalled the chance of a near-term interest rate hike ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s exports to the world rise but drop to the US due to tariffs
Japan's global exports gained 3.7% in October from a year ago, while imports from the world edged up 0.6%, according to government data. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Takaichi unveils $135bn stimulus to spur growth
Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has unveiled a massive ¥21.3tn ($135.4bn) stimulus package designed to spur economic growth and shield households from the rising cost of living. ( read original story ...)
Japan exports unexpectedly strong in October as US tariff impact slows
Japan's exports rose more than expected in October for a second straight monthly gain, government data showed on Friday, underpinned by a milder fall in U.S.-bound shipments, resilient demand in other key markets and a weaker yen. ( read original story ...)
Crypto’s connections to the rest of the financial system
By Elizabeth Howcroft PARIS (Reuters) -Cryptocurrency markets have surged in recent years, in part fuelled by the Trump administration's pro-crypto stance which has encouraged wider acceptance among ...
Japan Inflation, Exports Could Firm Rate-Hike Hopes
Separate data released Friday confirmed that Japan’s overall exports remain resilient, as a weak yen boosted the value of Japanese goods sold overseas, helping offset the impact of U.S. tariffs.
Deutsche Bank warns of Japan capital flight in echo of U.K. crisis
Japanese government bonds are falling at the same time as the yen, reflecting concerns that the new prime minister’s stimulus plans will worsen the country’s fiscal health.
The real reason behind China’s fury towards Japan’s Takaichi
Weeks into the job, Japan’s new leader has come face-to-face with what it means to cross China’s red line on Taiwan. ( read original story ...)
Japan factory activity down for fifth month in November: PMI
Overseas demand remained particularly weak, with new export orders falling at the fastest pace in three months Read more at The Business Times. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s core inflation in October rises to a 3-month high, supporting the case for rate hikes
Core inflation, which strips out prices of fresh food, came in at 3% as expected by economists polled by Reuters.