China's economy is currently caught in a vicious cycle characterized by a slowdown in investment, production, and consumption, compounded by a deteriorating labor market and declining property values. ( read original story ...)
Foreign Investors Are Trading Japan’s Stocks Like Never Before
The turmoil triggered by the Bank of Japan’s recent interest rate hike has produced two more entries for the record book: All time highs for both inflows and outflows in the nation’s stocks last week.
Japan adds chipmaking equipment companies to list of ‘core business sectors’ as it looks to boost semiconductor industry
Japan, once a chipmaking powerhouse, has tried to rejuvenate its semiconductor industry in recent years in an attempt to be more competitive against the likes of Taiwan and South Korea. The ...
Japan’s Nikkei Index Closes 3.64% Higher
Tokyo's key Nikkei index jumped 3.64 percent on Friday on the back of strong US economic data and a weaker yen against the dollar.
Powerful typhoon moves toward Tokyo, disrupting transport
A powerful typhoon is advancing toward Tokyo and other eastern areas of Japan on Friday morning, with the weather agency urging peopl ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei rises 3% to lead gains in Asia after Wall Street rallies on easing recession fears
She pointed out that inflation is still "too high" and is not expected to be back in the top of the RBA's target band of 2% to 3% until the end of next year. "Circumstances may ch ( read original story ...)
‘Megaquake’ fears for Los Angeles as earthquake strikes just miles from city after ‘Japan quake’
Los Angeles was rocked by a significant tremor, with the epicenter located just two miles southwest of Pasadena, California. The US Geological Survey reported that the quake had a magnitude of 4.4 and its impact was felt across neighboring counties. ( read original story ...)
Japan Stocks Boost Asian Markets After US Retail Data
Japanese stocks led Asian markets higher following positive US retail data, boosting Wall Street. The Nikkei 225 surged 2.9%, while the Hang Seng added 1.6%.
Column-Next Bank of Japan intervention may be to sell yen :Mike Dolan
If Japan's government is thinking ahead, it may be planning to rein in its errant yen rather than propping it up. A two year cat-and-mouse game between speculators and Japan's authorities - involving ...
Tokyo’s key Nikkei index jumps over 3%
Tokyo's key Nikkei index gained more than three percent on Friday on the back of strong US economic data and a weaker yen against the dollar.
Foreigners Dumped Japan’s Stocks Then Piled In Like Never Before
The turmoil triggered by the Bank of Japan’s recent interest rate hike has produced two more entries for the record book: All time highs for both inflows and outflows in the nation’s stocks last week.
Tokyo’s Key Nikkei Index Jumps Nearly 3%
Tokyo's key Nikkei index gained nearly three percent on Friday after US stocks rallied on the back of encouraging consumer data. ( read original story ...)
Japan stocks lift Asian market higher after US retail data boost Wall Street
Japanese stocks led the gains in Asian markets Friday after Wall Street rallied to one of its best days of the year as data showed the U.S. economy is holding up better than expected, with particular credit going to the country’s shoppers. ( read original story ...)
Major earthquake off Taiwan is felt in mainland China, Japan, Philippines
The quake – the second major earthquake to rock the island in the past year – was monitored at a depth of about 16km (10 miles), with its epicentre in the waters east of Hualien county. Affected countries included Japan and the Philippines. The ... ( read original story ...)
Tsunami warning: 33-feet-high waves due to massive earthquake likely to kill 3.2 lakh, cause loss of ₹125 lakh crore
Following a recent 7.1-magnitude quake, experts warn of a potential 9.1-magnitude earthquake near Japan that could devastate key economic centers and impact the global economy. ( read original story ...)
Relieved Foreigners Scoop up Japanese Stocks as Markets Rebound
Foreigners also reversed an eight-week Japan bond selling trend last week, becoming net buyers. They acquired a net 1.44 trillion yen in long-term bonds, the largest amount since May 11, and a net 561 ... ( read original story ...)