TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The government is closely monitoring developments in financial markets after the yen rose sharply and stocks tumbled following the Bank of Japan's interest rate hike, Finance Minister ...
Bitcoin Keeps Weekly Loss as ‘Anti-Risk’ Yen Strengthens After BOJ Rate Hike
The yen’s popularity as a funding currency can cause knock-on effects in other markets, helping tighten global financial conditions, BlackRock said.
Bitcoin Investors Are Watching Bank of Japan Moves Ahead of Fed Rate Decision
The Federal Reserve isn’t expected to lower interest rates Wednesday, but the Bank of Japan’s move could have consequences for crypto prices.
Bank of Japan Raises Rates, Driving Up Yen
The Bank of Japan raised key interest rates and decided to reduce government bond purchases, taking another step toward unwinding massive monetary stimulus.
BoJ provides more fuel for Japan’s dramatic bank rally
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Stock market today: World shares are mostly lower as Tokyo sinks on stronger yen
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Japan diaper material maker plans $110m expansion at Indonesia plant
OSAKA -- Nippon Shokubai, the world's largest supplier of absorbent material for disposable diapers, will spend $110 million to expand production capacity in Indonesia by more than 50%, Nikkei has learned. The Osaka-based company will install more ...
BellaDati, IoT Framework and advanced analytics software producer has been acquired by Hagiwara Electric Group, Tokyo Stock Exchange listed Company
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Japan’s Nikkei slump more than 3%
The Nikkei average briefly plunged over 3 percent before ending 2.49 percent lower at 38,126.33, dragged down by auto, electronic and real estate stocks. The broader Topix index settled 3.24 percent lower at 2,
Asian shares extend global rally, Nikkei an outlier as yen surges
Asian shares rallied on Thursday, tracking a huge revival in global tech stocks helped by Meta and Nvidia, while prospects of imminent policy easing in the U.S. boosted global bonds and commodities.
Nikkei stock index plunges over 3% as yen rises further
The Nikkei stock index sank over 3 percent Thursday morning to below the 38,000 mark, as exporters took a hit from the yen's brief ri
Japan’s Nikkei average drops 3.5% as yen jumps to 148 per dollar
The average plunged 3.5%, or 1,363.94 points, to 37,737.88 at one point during Tokyo trading hours as the yen jumped to the 148 level, the highest since mid-March. The average ended morning trading at 38,094.24, down 2.6%, or 1,007.58 points, from the previous day's closing.
Equities mixed after Fed rate cut hope, strong yen hits Tokyo
Most equity markets rose Thursday after the Federal Reserve flagged a possible interest rate cut next month, but Tokyo's Nikkei tumbled on a stronger yen following a hike by the Bank of Japan."We ...
Most stocks rise on Fed rate cut hope but strong yen hits Tokyo
Most equity markets rose Thursday after the Federal Reserve flagged a possible interest rate cut next month, but Tokyo's Nikkei tumbled on a stronger yen following a hike by the ...
“Reviving Ancient Wisdom: Sino-Japanese Historical and Cultural Heritage Exchange” Series Events Successfully Held in Tokyo
Sino-Japanese Historical and Cultural Heritage Exchange series events, co-hosted by the China Intercontinental Communication Center of the State Council Information Office of the People's Republic of ...