Japan’s benchmark 10-year bond yield fell to its lowest since April as the global bond rally accelerated following poor economic data in the US that’s spurred traders to bet big on the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy easing. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei 225 stock index sinks 12.4% as investors dump a wide range of shares
Japan's Nikkei 225 share index has plunged nearly 13% as investors worried that the U.S. economy may be in worse shape than had been expected dumped a wide range of shares
Japan government is cooperating with BoJ, FSA to monitor stock markets, says finance minister Shun’ichi Suzuki
Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki addressed the media after Monday's session saw a 12.4% decline in Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 stock index, continuing sell-offs that are trembling global markets as investors become increasingly concerned about the US economy.
Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 stock index tumbles more than 12% as world markets are jolted by weak US jobs reports
Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 stock index tumbles more than 12% as world markets are jolted by weak US jobs reports.
Japan’s Nikkei Posts Biggest One-Day Fall Since 1987; Yen Rallies
Japan’s Nikkei Stock Average closed down 12.4% on Monday, a historic fall triggered by disappointing U.S. jobs data and a further rise in the yen. It was the biggest single-day percentage drop in the Nikkei since it fell 14.9% on Oct. 20, 1987 after the ...
Dow drops 864 points, and Japanese stocks suffer worst crash since 1987 amid US economy worries
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was reeling by 864 points, or 2.2 percent, as of 1:25 p.m. Eastern time, and the Nasdaq composite slid 2.8 percent.
Japanese Bank Stocks Suffer Worst One-Day Drop Ever
A punishing rotation out of Japan thrashed shares of the country’s banks Monday, sending the Topix Banks index tumbling 17%. The fall marked the largest one-day drop for the index ever, according to ...
Israel’s ambassador to Japan criticizes Nagasaki’s peace ceremony invitation snub
Israel’s envoy to Japan has hit out at authorities in Nagasaki after they declined to invite him to a peace ceremony commemorating the 1945 atomic bombing of the city, accusing the local mayor of “inventing” security fears. ( read original story ...)
Dow drops 1,000 points, and Japanese stocks suffer worst crash since 1987 on US economy worries
Japan’s Nikkei 225 helped start Monday by plunging 12.4% ... to pivot from his current focus on higher prices to outlining ways to revive the economy. AP Business Writers Elaine Kurtenbach, Matt Ott and Christopher Rugaber contributed. ( read original story ...)
A 500 km conveyor belt road from Tokyo to Osaka could help Japan slash transport emissions
The latest plans for the 500 km route between Tokyo and Osaka were unveiled last month by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT). They show goods being transported either ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 Plunges 12%, Echoing Black Monday 1987
Japan's Nikkei 225 stock index plunged more than 12% on Monday as investors worried that the U.S. economy may be in worse shape ... ( read original story ...)
What is a carry trade, and how did a small rate hike in Japan trigger a global sell-off?
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Japan Crashes: What About The Nasdaq, S&P 500 And Dow?
The market correction in Europe and the U.S. is coming from a crash in Japan. Japanese interest rates are going up and U.S. and European interest rates are coming down. ( read original story ...)
Japanese stocks crash in biggest one-day drop since 1987 as global market rout intensifies
Japanese stocks on Monday suffered their biggest daily loss since 1987 as fears about a US economic slowdown sent shock waves through global markets. The Nikkei 225 index of leading stocks in Tokyo lost a staggering 4,451 points, its biggest drop in history.
Stock market live updates: U.S. stocks open lower amid economic uncertainty; Japan’s Nikkei index declines
U.S. stocks are set to open lower, adding to a recent dip that has signaled concerns about the national and global economic outlook.
Weather officials keep warning of heatstroke as intense heat continues
Daytime highs hit 39.5 degrees Celsius in Kurume City, Fukuoka Prefecture, 39.3 in Hita City, Oita Prefecture, and 39 in Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture. Scorching heat is expected for Tuesday. ( read original story ...)