Years of ultra-low rates have created an enviable position for borrowers in the yen bond markets, as costs have stayed relatively low and stable. Now, speculation that the Bank of Japan will finally ...
Japan’s Nikkei sinks to 3-week low as stronger yen hurts autos
TOKYO, Dec 4 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average sank to a nearly three-week low on Monday as a stronger yen dented the earnings outlook for the nation's exporters, with automakers leading ...
Japan’s Nikkei slides to three-week low amid stronger yen impacting auto sector
In Monday's trading, 164 out of the index's 225 components registered declines, with 59 rising and two remaining flat.
Crypto execs says the bull run is underway and could lead to $100,000 bitcoin in 2024
Executives in the cryptocurrency industry called the start of a new bull run with a growing number of voices calling for fresh all-time highs for bitcoin in 2024 above $100,000. Excitement around a ...
Turbulence From BOJ Policy Bets Shakes Up Japan Credit Market
Now, speculation that the Bank of Japan will finally tighten policy is leaving the market exposed. Investor demand for corporate bonds is weakening, even as companies rush to raise money to take ...
Japan yet to achieve wage-driven rise in inflation
TOKYO: Japan has yet to achieve price gains driven by higher wages with the recent rise in inflation driven by cost-push factors, Bank of Japan (BoJ) board member Asahi Noguchi says, suggesting it was ...
Asia markets poised to start December higher, key data due on Tuesday
Asia markets are expected to mirror Wall Street's rise on Friday, which saw the S&P 500 and the Dow hit new highs for the year.
AI And Crypto Can Help Each Other Improve
In addition to these challenges, there are several unique characteristics that both AI and blockchain-based tokens (crypto) possess that make them a good fit for each other.
Crypto is “Monopoly money”
FTX won't be the last crypto scandal, because cryptocurrencies mirror the worst aspects of the finance industry.
Crypto Equities Outperformed Bitcoin (BTC) by 2x – Report Reveals
Most of the investor interest in cryptocurrencies has historically been "concentrated in the digital tokens," according to an update shared by Anthony ...
Japan to assign bandwidth for Level 4 self-driving vehicles
TOKYO -- Japan intends to set aside exclusive bandwidth for vehicles that can operate almost fully autonomously as early as fiscal 2026, hoping that using the same frequencies as the U.S. and Europe ...
Alan Kohler: How Japan escaped neoliberalism and lived happily ever after
Japan’s main interest rate was minus 0.1 per cent before COVID-19, stayed there throughout the pandemic and is still minus 0.1 per cent.
Kevin O’Leary Takes Swipe At FTX, Binance While Lauding Launch Of New Crypto Exchange: ‘This Is The End Of A Long Period Of Crypto Cowboyness’
O'Leary says M2 will be "the end of a long period of crypto cowboyness." He also said that M2 has a transparent ownership and is backed by some of the largest pools ...
An Eerie Market Calm, Crypto in Brooklyn: Sunday US Briefing
As we close in on the end of the year, there’s plenty to reflect on — and just as much still going on around the world. The Israel-Hamas war is raging again, global leaders are making big promises ...
Top Crypto Gainers Today Dec 3 – Bittensor, Ssv.network, Sei, Bonk
Today's top cryptocurrency gainers include Bittensor, Ssv.network, Sei, and Bonk. Explore the remarkable surge in their prices within a day, drawing attention in the dynamic crypto market.
Opinion: Why crypto was the perfect tool for criminals and kleptocrats
American authorities’ moves against Binance and Zhao illustrate that Washington is finally taking the threat of trans-national money laundering in crypto seriously, writes Casey Michel.