Within a short timeframe, Chinese automakers have surpassed Japanese manufacturers as the leading global sellers of automobiles, according to figures compiled by Nikkei using automaker disclosures and ...
Japan’s Nikkei trims 2025 surge as tech stocks take a breather
TOKYO] Japan’s Nikkei share gauge edged lower on the final trading day of 2025, dragged down by the technology sector that has been a key driver of the year’s massive gains. Read more at The Business ...
Nikkei Seen Rising Further in 2026 after Topping 50,000 on AI Boom
Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average is expected to continue rising in 2026 after topping 50,000 in 2025 thanks partly to the popularity of stocks of firms related to artificial intelligence. So ...
Japan Stock Market Outlook 2026: Why This Rally Is Different This Time
Japan’s economy is reflating, governance reforms are working, and stocks may outperform in 2026. Why Japan is emerging as a top market for investors.
55 million Americans invest in crypto, but volatility still rattles nerves. Here are 3 smart lessons every investor can take
A recent National Cryptocurrency Association study shows 55 million Americans now invest in cryptocurrency. (1) “Some use it to invest in their financial future, others for art and games, and still ...
Nikkei logs highest year-end close on record above 50,000
The Nikkei stock index closed at a record year-end high above 50,000 on Tuesday, helped by an artificial intelligence boom and expectations for economic measures to be implemented by Prime Minister ...
Nikkei falls as tech stocks track Wall Street
TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average ended lower on Monday after two sessions of gains, as technology stocks tracked Wall Street’s weak finish last week and some big stocks traded ex-dividend. The ...
Barclays names Hiroshi Minoura investment banking chair in Japan
In his new role, Minoura will provide senior-level direction for Barclays’ investment banking activities in Japan.
Crypto Market Update: Japan Considers Replacing High Crypto Taxes With Flat 20% Rate
As Japan prepares its FY2026 tax reforms, lawmakers have drafted a crypto tax overhaul. The plan would replace progressive taxation, which can exceed 50% for hi ...
Arch Public co-founder says Crypto Twitter has gone quiet
Arch Public co-founder says crypto Twitter has gone quiet because not a lot is happening with the market prices.
Japan eyes European defense development tie-up under EU initiative
BRUSSELS -- Japan seeks to step up joint development and production of drones and antimissile systems by joining a European Union program, Nikkei has learned, as Tokyo hopes to enable companies to tap ...
Bank of Japan hikes rates, and it matters more than you think
The Bank of Japan has finally done what global investors spent years doubting it would do: lift interest rates to a level that actually bites. That shift is not just a local story about inflation in ...
Japan signals a friendlier crypto regime with sweeping tax reform plans
Japan plans crypto tax reforms from 2026, signalling a more welcoming stance toward digital assets under tighter regulation.
Crypto News Today: XRP ETFs Defy Market Outflows, Japan Slashes Crypto Taxes, Ethereum Staking Tightens Supply
Overview: HBAR outperformed the market as Hedera’s on-chain activity surged, with TPS, new accounts, holders, and TVL all rising together, signaling organ ...
Accounting rulemaker to delve into crypto in 2026 amid Trump push
FASB to weigh whether some stablecoins and other digital assets qualify as cash equivalents, as it also decides which of over 70 non-crypto topics to add to its agenda.
UAE Crypto Regulations 2025 Recap: VARA, RWA Tokens And 2026 Outlook
VARA rulebooks finalized, RWA tokenization clarified, supervision began. 2026 shifts focus to institutional capital.