TOKYO, May 19 (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung are set to agree on a cooperative framework for securing crude oil supplies including joint ...
Nikkei 225 Forecast: AI Momentum Faces Oil Shock as Index Tests 60,000
The Nikkei 225 is testing key support, with AI demand supporting the trend while oil and geopolitical risks pressure sentiment.
Japan ready to act on FX volatility, mindful of US bond market impact
By Makiko Yamazaki PARIS, May 18 (Reuters) - Japan stands ready to act against excessive foreign exchange volatility at any time, while ensuring that any yen-buying, dollar-selling intervention is ...
Japan ready to act on foreign exchange volatility
Rising U.S. Treasury yields have fueled market speculation that Washington may become sensitive to large-scale yen-buying, dollar-selling intervention by Japan.
Japan beats GDP forecasts, recovery gains steam — until West Asia energy shock hits
Japan’s economy grew faster than expected in the first quarter of 2026, driven by strong consumption and exports, but the escalating West Asia energy crisis and soaring oil prices are clouding the out ... ( read original story ...)
Japan economy grows annualized 2.1% in Jan-March, beating estimates
Japan's economy grew 0.5% in January-March from the preceding three months, or at an annualized pace of 2.1%, Cabinet Office data showed on Tuesday, higher than market expectations.
Japan finance minister vows action on forex volatility
PARIS--Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said on Monday that the government stands ready to act against excessive foreign exchange volatility at any time, as speculative moves continue to ...
American tourists arrested after breaking into Punch the Monkey’s enclosure at Japan’s Ichikawa City Zoo
Two Americans were arrested in Japan on Monday after breaking into the enclosure of the beloved Punch the monkey, the 9-month-old internet sensation, police said. ( read original story ...)
Massive Crypto ATM Company Bitcoin Depot Is Shutting Down as the Whole Industry Collapses
The company has filed for bankruptcy amid legal scrutiny over allegations its ATMs were used to facilitate fraud.
Crypto Slide: Bitcoin Tumbles Past $77K Support As Higher Oil, Treasury Yields Spook Investors
The broader cryptocurrency market experienced a widespread selloff on Monday, pulling Bitcoin below the $77,000 mark after the digital asset failed to hold its ground against intensifying ...
SEC to Ready Plan for Trading Crypto Versions of Stocks
The Trump administration is poised to roll out a plan for trading digital versions of securities that could reshape the landscape of the American stock market as it continues to loosen the rules for ...
2 arrested after person breaks into Punch the monkey enclosure in Japan, zoo says
Two people were arrested in Japan after a person broke into the viral macaque Punch’s enclosure, according to the zoo ... ( read original story ...)
The CLARITY Act Hands Crypto Oversight To A CFTC That Just Lost 21% Of Its Staff
The idea behind the CLARITY Act is sound, but the implementation will be anything but. With a CFTC that is reeling from job-cuts, enforcement will be a challenge.
Yokohama Begins Geolandar H/T4 Tire Sales in Thailand and Australia
Geolandar H/T4 launches in Thailand and Australia, with global rollout planned in 51 sizes for SUVs and pickups. ( read original story ...)
2 Americans arrested after one climbed into Punch the monkey’s habitat in Japan
ABC News has learned that two Americans have been arrested after one of them dressed in a costume and allegedly climbed into the monkey's habitat at the Ichikawa City Zoo on Sunday. ( read original story ...)
Japan is getting a Pokemon-themed airport two years after being damaged by magnitude 7.6 earthquake
Noto Satoyama Airport, which was affected by a 2024 earthquake in Japan, is being redeveloped - with a quirky Pokemon theme. ( read original story ...)