Exports fell for a second straight month in June, fueling fears that U.S. tariffs will halt Japan’s economic recovery and complicate the central bank’s policy plans.
Japan’s Exports Fall as US Tariffs Stoke Recession Fears
Japan’s exports fell for a second month as the US tariff campaign continued to weigh on trade, further raising the risk of a technical recession after the economy contracted at the start of the ...
Crypto prices are jumping on hopes that Congress is about to mark a major legislative win for the market
Trump and GOP lawmakers said that they had the votes necessary to pass landmark crypto legislation in the House.
Thanedar campaign’s crypto investment rebounds as challengers report fundraising hauls
U.S. Rep. Shri Thanedar's investment in cryptocurrency for his reelection campaign is paying off, contributing to a nearly $8 million war chest.
Some big US banks plan to launch stablecoins, expecting crypto-friendly regulations
Some large U.S. lenders, including Bank of America and Citibank, are working on launching stablecoins at a time when the country is looking to adopt more crypto-friendly regulations. BofA CEO Brian Moynihan said on Wednesday the bank is working on launching a stablecoin,
Global markets today: Nikkei, Kospi declines amid Japan’s trade data and Trump’s plans for Powell
Global markets today: Asiab markets largely declined on Thursday as investors weighed Japan’s export decline for a second straight month and U.S. President Donald Trump’s denial of plans to remove ...
G20 finance chiefs to meet ahead of imposition of Trump tariffs
Finance ministers and central bank governors from the Group of 20 economies are set to begin a two-day meeting in South Africa on Thursday.
Japan exports drop again amid tariff uncertainties
TOKYO -- Japan's exports declined for the second consecutive month in June, as shipments to America, its biggest export destination, continued to fall as a result of the hefty tariffs U.S. President ...
After earlier defiance, House GOP aligns with Trump to move forward with crypto bills
House Republicans on Wednesday followed directions from President Donald Trump to move forward with a package of legislation that includes three cryptocurrency measures -- a day after hard-liners defied the president and tanked it.
Trump’s World Liberty crypto tokens to become tradable
By Tom Wilson -Holders of the digital tokens issued by World Liberty Financial, one of the crypto ventures of the family of Donald Trump, voted on Wednesday to make them tradeable, paving the way for their wide sale and purchase -- potentially boosting the value of the president's holdings of them.
What is ‘Crypto Week’? Why it matters for markets
"Crypto Week" kicks off in the U.S. as lawmakers debate key bills that could reshape digital asset regulation. Here’s what the legislation means for Bitcoin, investors, and the future of crypto in America.
Crypto bounces on renewed optimism House could pass key stablecoin legislation this week
Cryptocurrencies and several stocks tied to the ecosystem rose Wednesday as investors dismissed a snag in what was expected to be a winning week for crypto regulation. Bitcoin was last higher by nearly 2% at $118,
‘Japanese First’ party rocked by suspicions of Russian interference
TOKYO -- Populist upstart party Sanseito, which has gained traction with a "Japanese First" message, is in hot water after reports that one of its candidates for Sunday's upper house election did an ...
‘Crypto Week’ sees new life as Trump presses for House approval
After a failed House vote, Trump says 11 of 12 key lawmakers now back advancing the GENIUS Act. One day after the U.S. House failed to advance a key crypto legislative proposal, President Donald Trump ...
President Trump flips most Republican crypto bill no votes
President Donald Trump says a deal has been made with almost all the Republican House members who sank a procedural vote on his cryptocurrency bills Tuesday.
Crypto chaos crashes the House
The House has been thrust into a sudden state of crypto chaos. Conservative hardliners staged an unexpected rebellion on the House floor that brought down a procedural vote to allow the chamber to ...