Hello, this is blue_moon. 🌙Today in the Japanese market, both the Nikkei 225 and TOPIX rose.Buying was driven by a sense of relief following the conclusion of the U.S. FOMC, and a wide range of stocks were bought in the TOPIX.
Bank of Japan raises rates to highest since 1995
The Bank of Japan has raised interest rates to a 31-year high, accelerating its schedule of monetary policy normalisation under mounting pressure from Washington. In a 7-2 vote, the BoJ ’s policy board voted for a 0.
Sapporo weighs up North America production shift
Sapporo paid $165m for Stone Brewing in 2022. Back then, the group said it wanted "to accelerate the growth of the Sapporo brand in the US market and expand its North American operations by leveraging ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin Price Forecast as Bank of Japan Hikes Rates to a 31-Year High
Bitcoin (BTC) price is up by 2.16% today, September 18, to trade at $78,100 at the time of writing. The gains come despite the Bank of Japan increasing ...
Failure of Clarity Act turns crypto industry focus to federal regulators
EXCLUSIVE: The act’s failure to progress leaves regulation of the cryptocurrency industry in the hands of government agencies and vulnerable to interpretation as administrations change, analysts said.
Bank of Japan rate boost stokes yen slump and raises new Bessent headache
The yen is back in focus after mixed signals from a widely expected interest-rate hike from the Bank of Japan.
Japan’s central bank raises benchmark interest rate to 1.25%, the highest in 31 years
Japan’s central bank on Friday raised the benchmark interest rate to 1.25% from 1.0%, a 31-year-high. The Bank of Japan has been trying to normalize monetary policy after decades of keeping interest ... ( read original story ...)
Games-Japan yet to catch Asian Games fever as Nagoya welcomes athletes
By Ian Ransom NAGOYA, Japan, Sept 18 (Reuters) - Five years after the Tokyo Olympics unfolded to empty stadiums, the Asian Games offer Japan another chance to throw open the gates to fans and enjoy a ... ( read original story ...)
[Japan-US IPO] An In-depth Analysis of 8 Notable Companies Including Candidates Anthropic, SB Energy, and TURING
The 2026 IPO market highlights clear differences in roles between Japan and the US, as well as shared mega-trends. In the Japanese market, field DX companies that have already achieved profitability ...
Why Japanese stocks rose as government bond yields and the yen fell after rate hike
The yen weakened past 157 against the dollar, the yield on the 10-year Japanese Government Bond slipped, while the Nikkei 225 gained 1.5%.
Typhoon threatens Asian Games in Nagoya, athletes could get evacuated, says Japan
The Asian Games in Nagoya are facing another potential disruption, with a major typhoon threatening the Aichi-Nagoya coast. Japanese authorities have said athletes could be temporarily evacuated if ... ( read original story ...)
China Asian Games team stranded without food at Nagoya airport amid system glitch
The Chinese delegation headed for the 20th Asian Games went nearly six hours without food after a transport system breakdown left them stranded at Nagoya airport on Wednesday, just days before the ... ( read original story ...)
Nagoya braces for possible typhoon as Asian Games face fresh uncertainty
The opening ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, 19 September, while forecasts indicate that the weather could become a significant concern from Monday, 21 September. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Game Show opens with wide range of exhibitors
The Tokyo Game Show has kicked off, showcasing the latest games and related products by exhibitors from various industries. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks mixed on tech gains, wait-and-see ahead BOJ outcome weighs
Tokyo stocks were mixed Friday morning, as the benchmark Nikkei index was lifted by heavyweight technology shares, although the overa ( read original story ...)
Why Japan’s markets flipped the usual script after central bank rate hike
The yen weakened past 157 against the dollar, the yield on the 10-year Japanese Government Bond slipped, while the Nikkei 225 gained 1.5%. ( read original story ...)