Bank of Japan Chief: Unwinding Stimulus Won’t Bring Turmoil

TOKYO—Bank of Japan Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda said the central bank will be able to unwind its massive policy stimulus “quite well,” dismissing concerns that a shift away from years of aggressive easing could roil the economy. “Whoever the leader…I ... ( read original story ...)

Has the Bank of Japan really tamed long rates?

TOKYO -- The Bank of Japan has managed to stabilize long-term interest rates at its target level of around 0%, but its efforts have sapped vitality out of the Japanese government bond market and may have planted the seeds of future volatility. Japan Bond ... ( read original story ...)

Low interest rates still squeezing Japanese banking profits

TOKYO -- Japan's five leading banking groups reported a third straight year of shrinking aggregate profit Monday, hampered by the central bank's negative interest rate policy, but the strength of their overseas operations helped stave off a worse result. ( read original story ...)

Saudi Aramco Announces Key Appointments Ahead of IPO

The new appointments come ahead of a highly anticipated initial public offering (IPO) that may be the largest in the world. Aramco also appointed six deputy chairmen and two associate general councils, according to an initial memorandum of understanding ... ( read original story ...)

Is Cameco Corp. Still a Long-Term Opportunity?

A recent decision by an Osaka court ruled out some of those closures ... Motley Fool co-founder David Gardner just issued a Buy Recommendation on this recent Canadian IPO. Stock Advisor Canada’s Chief Investment Adviser, Iain Butler, also recommended ... ( read original story ...)

Nikkei edges down on stronger yen, geopolitical concerns

TOKYO, May 15 Japanese stocks edged down on Monday morning, pressured by a stronger yen, a widespread cyber attack, and North Korea's missile test over the weekend. The Nikkei share average fell 0.2 percent to 19,853.71 points in midmorning trade. ( read original story ...)

Toronto Exchange Still In The Running For Aramco IPO

Among them are London, New York, Hong Kong, Tokyo, and Singapore. Besides the fees that the IPO would bring in for the winner/s, the listing will also substantially enhance the reputation of the chosen exchange or exchanges. Riyadh is betting a lot on the ... ( read original story ...)

Japan's solar reforms cast shadow on renewable energy

TOKYO -- Japan's crackdown on licensed solar power providers who never began operations could set back renewable energy development in the country and put more facilities in the hands of a few major players. Like a number of its peers, Enblue was forced ... ( read original story ...)

Japan's Abe ready to go for broke on constitutional changes

TOKYO -- After years of biding his time, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is poised to make a serious attempt at revising the country's constitution. The changes he envisions would bestow constitutional recognition on the Self-Defense Forces, as well as ... ( read original story ...)