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Noto earthquake saw $480m claims paid – GIAJ
Total claim payments received were 81,544. General Insurance Association of Japan (GIAJ) data showed that the claims paid for the 2024 Noto Peninsula Earthquake as of 31 March was $480m (JPY74.42b). ( read original story ...)
Japan frets over relentless yen slide as BOJ keeps ultra-low rates
By Satoshi Sugiyama and Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan is concerned about negative effects of the weak yen, finance minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Friday, in a fresh warning to speculators ... ( read original story ...)
Analysis-The glitch in Japan’s plans to bolster U.S. defence
As the United States faces security threats across the globe, its close ally Japan has committed to stepping up as a trusted defence partner - but Tokyo's cyber and information security ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei rises more than 1% after BOJ decision
TOKYO, April 26 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average extended early gains on Friday after the Bank of Japan (BOJ) opted to leave interest rates unchanged, as widely expected, and said ...
Japan’s Nikkei rises as chip shares rebound; BOJ decision in focus
Japan's Nikkei share average rose on Friday led by a rebound in chip-related stocks, while investors awaited the central bank's policy decision. The Bank of Japan is widely expected to leave interest ...
Bank of Japan Holds Rates Steady, Expects Inflation to Stay Around 2%
The Bank of Japan kept its interest-rate target unchanged, a month after it made its first rate increase in 17 years.
Instant View: Bank of Japan keeps rates steady, tweaks JGB buying plan
As widely expected, the BOJ maintained its short-term interest rate target at a range of 0-0.1%, which was set just a month ago when it made a historical exit from its massive stimulus programme.
Bank of Japan keeps monetary policy unchanged, holds policy rate at 0%-0.1%
T he Bank of Japan kept its policy rate unchanged Friday after its monetary policy meeting, holding its benchmark policy rate at 0%-0.1%. This is in line with expectations from economists polled by ...
Weak yen pressures Bank of Japan rate decision
The Bank of Japan was widely expected to keep its ultra-low interest rates unchanged Friday but analysts say the tumbling yen is putting pressure on officials to act.The central bank ditched its ...
Bank of Japan keeps rates steady, projects inflation staying near 2% in coming years
THE Bank of Japan kept interest rates unchanged on Friday and issued fresh estimates projecting inflation to stay near its 2 per cent target in the next three years, signalling its readiness to hike ...
Breaking: Bank of Japan keeps interest rate steady, as expected
The Bank of Japan is set to hold interest rates after its first hike since 2007 in March. The focus will be on BoJ’s updated forecasts and Governor Kazuo Ueda’s press conference.
Tokyo inflation slows to less than 2%
The latest inflation figures for Tokyo show prices in the capital are still rising but at a slower pace. The consumer inflation rate for April fell below the Bank of Japan's 2 percent target. Tokyo's ... ( read original story ...)
The glitch in Japan’s plans to bolster U.S. defence
As the United States faces security threats across the globe, its close ally Japan has committed to stepping up as a trusted defence partner - but Tokyo's cyber and information security ... ( read original story ...)
Japan concerned about weak yen’s negative effects, Finance Minister says
By Satoshi Sugiyama and Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan is concerned about negative effects of the weak yen, Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Friday, in a fresh warning against ... ( read original story ...)
Best Crypto to Buy: BlockDAG Presale Hits $20.1M Following Moon-Shot Keynote Teaser as Dogecoin & Shiba Inu Prices Plummet
Discover how BlockDAG's innovative $20.6 million presale and its moon-shot keynote video are reshaping the cryptocurrency landscape, distinguishing it from traditional players like Dogecoin and Shiba ...