Nikkei Futures Point to Lower Japan Open After US Shares Falter

Japanese markets look set for another rocky day, with stock futures pointing to a lower open in Tokyo after a rapid retreat in US shares. The yen is marginally stronger Thursday after dropping 1.6% against the dollar Wednesday and government bond traders ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo the centre of worry for global investors

TOKYO: In less than a week, Japan has completely upended the world’s expectations for its markets and economy. The country was the darling of the financial world for over a year. Its weak currency ... ( read original story ...)

Japanese shares choppy again, BOJ deputy seeks to soothe market

By Brigid Riley TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese shares swung up and down in morning trade on Wednesday in a rollercoaster week of double-digit losses and gains that led the Bank of Japan's deputy governor to reassure the market there would be no interest rate rises amid the volatility. ( read original story ...)