Japan stocks were higher after the close on Tuesday, as gains in the Precision Instruments, Electrical/Machinery and Machinery sectors led shares higher. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 added 0.
Japan’s Nikkei drops early gains to end slightly higher
Japan's Nikkei share average shed most of its gains to end marginally higher on Tuesday as investors sold outperforming stocks to turn bargain hunters amid a lack of major triggers. The Nikkei index ...
Asia markets mostly rise as Hong Kong announces to lift mask mandate, Japan’s factory output falls
Asia-Pacific markets were mostly higher on Tuesday as investors digested key economic data across the region. The Hang Seng index fell 0.69% as Hong Kong's Chief Executive John Lee announced to drop ...
Japan’s top diplomat set to skip G-20 meeting, snubbing India
Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi is unlikely to attend a meeting of G-20 foreign ministers in India on Wednesday, instead prioritizing parliamentary business, according to a government ...
Explained: Why Japan’s foreign minister will likely skip key G20 meet and why India is unhappy
A Japanese official said Yoshimasa Hayashi is prioritising government business and that it is unclear if he will attend the QUAD meet on the summit sidelines. Indian officials have described the decis ...
Japan to promote gas, LNG, hydrogen investment during G7 presidency
Japan will stress the importance of investment in natural gas, liquefied natural gas as well as cleaner fuels such as hydrogen and ammonia during its presidency of the G7 this year, a senior energy ...
Japan yields decline as BOJ signals no immediate policy change
Japanese government bond yields fell on Tuesday on relief that incoming Bank of Japan leadership signaled no imminent changes in policy, while pent-up demand for longer tenors helped sentiment. A ...
Cryptoverse: Bitcoin moves towards Satoshi’s payment dream
Adolescent bitcoin may finally be repaying its creator's faith. The 15-year-old cryptocurrency has filled many roles - from source of speculation to hedge against inflation - but has struggled to find ...
Nikkei tracks Wall Street higher, tech shares gain
Japan's Nikkei share average rose on Tuesday, as heavyweight technology stocks tracked overnight strength on Wall Street, while investors got relief from incoming Bank of Japan (BOJ) Governor's ...
Bank of Japan will probably maintain monetary easing, but with a ‘twist,’ says Moody’s
Stefan Angrick of Moody's Analytics says the Bank of Japan will probably dial back on yield curve control. Got a confidential news tip? We want to hear from you. Sign up for free newsletters and get ...
Robinhood says SEC issued subpoena related to crypto operations
Robinhood Markets Inc said in a filing on Monday it had received an investigative subpoena in December from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission related to listings of cryptocurrencies.
Japan’s MS&AD eyes closure of overseas locations, CEO says
Japan's MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings is considering shuttering some overseas locations to shore up profits, as adjusted return on equity (ROE) for fiscal 2022 indicated that the group is falling ...
Asia markets rise ahead of key retail sales data releases
Japan will release its retail sales data on Tuesday, which is expected come in higher at 4%, according to economists. In Australia, the S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.35% ahead of its January retail sales data ...
Whoops! Crypto company Gemini is having some trouble with fraud
Now, to be clear, I’ve met a lot of members of the crypto community, and many of them are avid financial history buffs. But it appears our friends, the errant sea gods Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, ...
Crypto Crime Hit All-Time High of $20.6B in 2022: Chainalysis
Crypto crime accounted for a record-setting $20.6 billion worth of blockchain transactions in 2022, according to a new report from blockchain ...
Bitcoin drops 1% to start the week, and Texas regulators oppose Voyager deal: CNBC Crypto World
CNBC Crypto World features the latest news and daily trading updates from the digital currency markets and provides viewers with a look at what's ahead with high-profile interviews, explainers, and ...