It’s a controversial move that some fear deviates from Tokyo’s pacifist ideals, but one others say is much needed in a country once called a “paradise for spies.” ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei jumps 4% after Wall Street rally, BOJ decision awaited
TOKYO: Japan's Nikkei share average jumped more than 4% on Friday, buoyed by a rally on Wall Street as Microsoft led a rebound in tech shares after delivering forecasts that eased fears about the ...
Bank of Japan rate hike sparks global market fears
The Bank of Japan’s upcoming benchmark rate decision meeting on the 18th–19th is widely expected to raise interest rates. Concerns over potential market shocks originating from Japan are clashing with ...
Presentation in Tokyo: BVB unveils third jersey
Instead of the classic Black and Yellow, BVB takes the field in a bold purple base. The connection to the club’s DNA remains intact: Neon ... ( read original story ...)
Japan conducts massive yen-buying intervention, Nikkei reports
TOKYO, July 31 (Reuters) - Japan conducted massive yen-buying, dollar-selling market intervention in New York markets on Thursday, the Nikkei newspaper reported, citing market sources. U.S.
Japan chip industry gets back to work after Kumamoto quake
KUMAMOTO, Japan/TOKYO -- Japanese chip industry facilities affected by the earthquake that rocked the Kumamoto area on Tuesday are already beginning to restart one by one, as quake-resistant ...
Nikkei 225 falls hard: did Alphabet reveal AI boom’s most expensive flaw?
Short the index exposure via EWJ (iShares MSCI Japan ETF) to express the risk-off move and avoid single-name blowups. Key Risk: US chip/platform earnings confirm AI demand is still accelerating and ...
Japan Crypto: Gumi’s $18.3M Altcoin Fund Signals Yield-First Crypto Shift
In Japan crypto news, Japanese game developer Gumi is launching an $18.3M crypto asset fund with SBI Financial Services, and the strategy goes well beyond parking cash in Bitcoin. The fund will ...
Naomi Osaka’s pink Nike tennis kit may nod to DC cherry blossoms
The four-time Grand Slam champion is competing in the Mubadala DC Open. ( read original story ...)
Japan sees slower economic growth as imported energy costs take a toll
Japan has lowered its FY2026 economic growth forecast to 0.9 per cent from 1.3 per cent as higher imported energy costs linked to tensions in West Asia weigh on household spending, corporate profits ... ( read original story ...)
JPMorgan issues blunt warning on crypto’s future
JPMorgan analysts said a delayed U.S. crypto market structure bill could weaken public blockchain networks by allowing tokenization to migrate onto traditional financial infrastructure instead.
JPMorgan says fading Clarity Act odds weigh on crypto outlook
The bank said deteriorating prospects for U.S. market structure legislation remove a key catalyst for digital assets, even as tokenization and institutional adoption advance.
Crypto firms still undervalue operational excellence
Banks, fintechs, payment companies, brokers and asset managers don’t really purchase technology; they purchase reliability.
Bank Of Japan Preview: The Slow Path To Higher Rates
The Bank of Japan is expected to keep rates unchanged on 31 July after last month’s 25bp hike to 1.00%. While some see scope for a faster tightening cycle and an October hike, we doubt any modest ...
Japan earthquake death toll climbs to 34 as hopes wane for more rescues
The Kumamoto prefectural government said at least 34 people were killed in the powerful earthquake that hit southwestern Japan earlier this week. ( read original story ...)
Japan earthquake death toll rises to 34 as evacuees battle sweltering heat
The quake caused widespread damage to houses and power lines across Kumamoto prefecture The number of people who have died after a powerful earthquake hit southwestern Japan has risen to 34, ... ( read original story ...)