Japanese shares rose to one-week highs on Friday, tracking U.S. futures higher, after the capital city of Tokyo dropped its coronavirus alert by one notch from the highest level as infections continue ... ( read original story ...)
Former Central Bank Official: Japan Should Take a Digital Yen Seriously
In an interview with Japan, a former Bank of Japan official said the country has many reasons to seriously consider a digital yen. ( read original story ...)
Japan August Exports Set for Another Double-Digit Fall, Core CPI to Drop, Reuters Poll Shows
The poll also showed the Bank of Japan would keep its policy interest rate at minus 0.1%, and the 10-year Japanese government bond yield target at around 0% when it holds a policy ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-Japan Post group to resume insurance sales on Oct 5 after long suspension
The Japan Post group said on Friday it would resume sales of insurance products on Oct. 5 after a suspension of more than a year due to improper sales practices. ( read original story ...)
Serena Williams out of US Open; Azarenka will play Osaka in women’s final
The American lost to Victoria Azarenka of Belarus, falling short in her latest bid for a 24th Grand Slam singles title ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s New Government Should Focus on Response to Coronavirus, Digitalization: Reuters Poll
Out of the total economists surveyed in the poll, the median forecast of 30 analysts showed Japan's economy is expected to contract 6.0% this fiscal year, the biggest contraction ... ( read original story ...)
Brussels threatens UK with legal action, Citi’s new CEO, Japan PM favourite
Brussels has threatened legal action over the UK Brexit treaty breach, and Citigroup will become the first big Wall Street Bank to be run by a female chief executive after appoint ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese shares rise as Tokyo lowers virus alert, U.S. futures gain
Japanese shares inched higher on Friday, tracking strength in U.S. stock futures and as the capital city of Tokyo dropped its coronavirus alert by one notch from the highest level as COVID-19 cases ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Suga Sees No Need for Sales Tax Hike in Next Decade
(Bloomberg) -- Yoshihide Suga, the front-runner to become Japan’s next premier, appeared to backtrack from earlier comments about the sales tax and align himself with outgoing Prime Minister Shinzo ... ( read original story ...)
Helped by net, bad call, Osaka gets past Brady in US Open SF
Naomi Osaka has reached her third Grand Slam final by edging Jennifer Brady in three sets in the U.S. Open semifinals ... ( read original story ...)
‘Positive’ Osaka beats Brady to reach US Open final
Fourth seed Naomi Osaka defeated 28th seed Jennifer Brady in a high quality three-setter to reach the US Open final on Thursday, crediting her run to a carefree attitude post-lockdown. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Reaches U.S. Open Final With Win Over Jennifer Brady
U.S. Open champion, prevailed even as she had her power matched by Brady for much of the match. Naomi Osaka beat Jennifer Brady in a U.S. Open semifinal on Thursday night.Credit...Chang W. Lee/The New ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Osaka beats Brady, returns to US Open final
The Latest on the U.S. Open tennis tournament (all times local): ___ 9:25 p.m. Naomi Osaka has reached the U.S. Open final for the second time in three years, pulling away to beat Jennifer Brady 7-6 ... ( read original story ...)
Elliott: Naomi Osaka defeats Jennifer Brady to reach U.S. Open final
Two-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka reaches the U.S. Open final after defeating Jennifer Brady over three sets in a well-played match. ( read original story ...)
US Open 2020: Naomi Osaka beats Jennifer Brady to reach final
Japanese fourth seed Naomi Osaka reaches another US Open final after producing a high-quality performance to edge past American Jennifer Brady. ( read original story ...)
ESPN analyst under fire saying she couldn’t wait to see which name was to be worn by Naomi Osaka
Australian tennis commentator Rennae Stubbs has been slammed for her questions about Naomi Osaka's anti-racism stand conveyed through face masks during an interview at the US Open. ( read original story ...)