On Polymarket, the odds of a strategic reserve being created within Trump's first 100 days have fallen from 48% on Monday to 29% on Wednesday.
Nikkei Up 0.3%, Led by Tech, Electronics Stocks
Japanese stocks are higher as a weaker yen raises hopes for domestic earnings growth. Tech, electronics, and machinery shares are leading the gains. SoftBank Group is up 3.8%, Advantest is 3.2% higher ...
Asian shares helped by China uplift, Trump’s tariff plan hangs in air
The big moves in Chinese stocks helped lift MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan up 0.11 per cent, reversing its losses from earlier in the sesion ...
Japan’s Exports Rise as Companies Brace for Trump Tariff Impact
Japan’s exports rose for a third month in December on the back of a weaker yen, as businesses waited for further clarity on likely US trade policy in President Donald Trump’s second term.
PH in priority list for more Japanese military aid, says Tokyo official
TOKYO — Japan will expand an unprecedented military aid program, the first of its kind since World War II, to help the armed forces of like-minded countries like the Philippines deter threats to the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Airlines expands San Diego service to Tokyo
Due to high demand for the coming summer season, the airline will increase the frequency of the popular nonstop. ( read original story ...)
Japan December export growth beats forecast amid tariff jitters
By Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese exports rose for a third successive month in December as a weak yen boosted the value of shipments, data showed on Thursday, though a decline in volume ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s exports expand 2.8% in Dec, faster-than-expected
Japan's exports rose for a third straight month in December, data showed on Thursday, suggesting that companies front-loaded shipments ahead of potentially hefty tariffs promised by new U.S. President ... ( read original story ...)
Blackrock CEO Calls Crypto a ‘Currency of Fear’ (Complimentary)
Fink was sharing the stage with Peng Xiao, the CEO of AI company G42, who interjected with “to some extent” on Fink’s contention that fear drives bitcoin. But Fink just doubled down on the idea that it was “okay” for bitcoin’s fortunes to rely on fear.
Nikkei May Rise as Weaker Yen Raises Earnings Hopes
Japanese stocks may rise as a weaker yen raises hopes for domestic earnings growth. Nikkei futures are up 0.7% at 39815 on the SGX. USD/JPY is at 156.47, compared with 155.88 as of Wednesday’s Tokyo ...
Japan’s Exports Rise as World Waits for Trump Tariffs Impact
Japan’s exports rose for a third month in December on the back of a weaker yen, as businesses waited for further clarity on likely US trade policy in President Donald Trump’s second term.
Japan’s Exports Rose More Than Expected in December
Exports increased more than expected in December thanks to demand for chip-making machines and electronic parts.
Bank of Japan Expected to Raise Interest Rates by Most in 18 Years
The Bank of Japan is widely expected to raise its benchmark rate Friday by the most in 18 years, in a show of boosted confidence over the sustainability of inflation as it progresses down its ...
Ghibli Park to exhibit anime director Hayao Miyazaki’s beloved car
NAGOYA (Kyodo) -- A theme park in central Japan devoted to the world portrayed in Studio Ghibli's animation movies such as "My Neighbor Totoro" and "Spirited Away" said Wednesday it will display a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan exports rise 2.8% in Dec, beat forecasts
Japanese exports rose 2.8% year-on-year in December, up for a third straight month, data from the Ministry of Finance showed on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
M5.2 quake hits Japan’s Fukushima, nearby areas
An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.2 jolted Fukushima Prefecture and nearby areas early Thursday, the weather agency said. No tsunam ... ( read original story ...)