Tokyo stocks were sharply lower Friday morning, as investors locked in gains amid caution over recent rallies, and a lack of fresh trading cues also slowed buying momentum. The 225-issue Nikkei Stock ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Inflation Outpaces Forecast Amid Focus on BOJ Price View
Japan’s consumer prices rose at a faster pace than expected in May while the deeper inflation trend continued to strengthen, outcomes that could fuel speculation the central bank will raise its inflation forecasts in July and even tweak its stimulus program. ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin’s strange surge shows what central banks are fighting against
Bitcoin’s 80 per cent climb this year has put the growth plans of Aussie-born miner Iris Energy back on track. But it’s another sign of FOMO central bankers could do without.
Japan’s Nikkei drops over 1% on profit-taking, set for first weekly drop in 11
Japan's Nikkei share average erased early gains to drop more than 1% on Friday, as investors booked profits ahead of an expected rush in sell-off at the end of the month for portfolio rebalancing. The ...
Japan’s biggest bank MUFG in talks to issue global stablecoins
MUFG is in talks with multiple parties about using its blockchain platform to mint stablecoins tied to foreign currencies. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Japan’s Factory Activity Hampered by Weak Demand – PMI
TOKYO - Japan's manufacturing activity fell back into contraction in June and service sector growth slowed for the first time in seven months, surveys showed on Friday, as business confidence and ... ( read original story ...)
Asia markets set for mixed open; Japan inflation eases but stays above BOJ target
Asian markets are set for a mixed open after a Wall Street tech rally and investors are monitoring inflation data out of Japan and Singapore. ( read original story ...)
Crypto Market Faces Major Crash but These Resilient Coins Are Defying the Trend – What You Need to Know
Discover which cryptos are standing strong against the current crypto market downturn. These resilient coins are defying the trend.
DeFi Market Size to Reach USD 446.43 Billion, With a CAGR of 46.80% by 2032 – Report by Market Research Future (MRFR)
Growing AI Integrations to Drive the DeFi MarketOsaka, Sapporo, Tokyo, June 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to the research report published by (MRFR), “DeFi Market Information Deployment Mode ...
Japan foreign minister calls for transparent, fair development finance
Japan's foreign minister has called on countries to adhere to international rules and standards when extending financial support to developing nations.
First-ever Pokémon TCG World Championship in Japan/Asia comes with jam-packed events in Yokohama
The “Imagination! Into the Next!!” show will be held in Akarenga Park, where Yokohama’s historic Red Brick Warehouses are located. This night show, which will occur twice per day, will feature not ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open higher, exporters boosted as yen hits 7-month low
Tokyo stocks opened higher Friday, boosted by exporter issues that rose on the yen's fall to a seven-month low against the U.S. dollar. In the first 15 minutes of trading, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s core consumer inflation stays above BOJ target for 14th straight month
Japan's core consumer prices in May rose 3.2% from a year earlier, data showed on Friday, slowing from the previous month but staying above the central bank's 2% target for the 14th straight month.The ... ( read original story ...)
Pre-K for 4-year-olds to start in the fall at this DoD school in Japan
If the school system gets funding, DoDEA officials plan to start phasing in the pre-K program at more schools in the fall of 2024. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Perspective on Command and Control Issues in the Japan-U.S. Alliance
Japan and the United States are strengthening security cooperation to manage multiple challenges in Asia. Isobe Koichi recommends ways to strengthen command and control structures, bilateral exercises ... ( read original story ...)
Odd News Roundup: Tokyo residents find comfort in fluffy, street-strolling alpacas
Following is a summary of current odd news briefs. Tokyo residents find comfort in fluffy, street-strolling alpacas. The quiet of early morning streets in one downtown Tokyo neigh ... ( read original story ...)