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Stock market today: Asian shares trade mixed after Wall Street slumps on Trump tariff worries
Asian shares were trading mixed on Monday, as investors found bargains despite worries about U.S. President Donald Trump’s various tariffs.
Inbound tourists hooked on Japan’s 7-Eleven, doubling their spending
TOKYO -- 7-Eleven convenience stores have become a can't-miss destination for many international tourists in Japan for picking up items ranging from one-of-a-kind snacks to unlikely top sellers.
JGBs Fall as Prospects of More BOJ Rate Increases Weigh
JGBs fell in price terms. BOJ policy board member Naoki Tamura’s comments last week and possible wage increases have bolstered confidence that the BOJ should continue to raise rates, OCBC said.
Japan runs record current account surplus in 2024 on foreign investment returns
Japan's current account surplus jumped to a record last year, data from the finance ministry showed on Monday, as a weaker yen boosted returns on foreign investments that helped to comfortably offset ...
Japan logs record 29.26 trillion yen current account surplus in 2024
Japan posted a current account surplus of 29.26 trillion yen ($193 billion) in 2024, a record high, driven by its highest-ever return ...
Bitcoin Hoarder’s Stock Soars 4,000% in Japan on Crypto Rally
The ripple effects of US President Donald Trump’s pro-crypto agenda are fueling a surge in Bitcoin demand in Japan, where one hotelier’s pivot to stockpiling the cryptocurrency is delivering ...
Japan’s SBI Posts Record Crypto Profits; Aims for Nation’s First USDC Listing
The Japanese securities giant SBI has posted record crypto profits as it aims to become the first crypto exchange in the country to list USDC.
Japan Overall Bank Lending Climbs 3.0% On Year In January
Overall bank lending in Japan was up 3.0 percent on year in January, the Bank of Japan said on Monday - coming in at 635.707 trillion ...
It’s crunch time for Japan’s Buffett-backed trading houses
TOKYO -- Japan's trading houses stand at a critical juncture less than two years after receiving a personal visit and endorsement from billionaire investor Warren Buffett.
Early Crypto Traders Had Speedy Profit on Trump Coin as Others Suffered Losses
Some traders made tens of millions off a new cryptocurrency launched by President Trump and his sons. Many others lost out.
Judge Refuses To Dismiss Coinbase Class Action Lawsuit, Says Exchange Must Face Complaint in New York: Report
A federal judge is reportedly ruling that top US-based crypto exchange Coinbase must face a class action lawsuit in New York.
Experts Predict MIND of Pepe Could Be the Top AI Agent Crypto of 2025
MIND of Pepe (MIND) has raised $5.5 million in its presale. This strong funding shows that investors see potential in its unique approach to crypto and AI.
Here’s What Crypto’s ‘Killer Use Case’ Will Be in the Future, According to CryptoQuant CEO
The chief executive of market intelligence firm CryptoQuant is identifying a "killer" future use case for crypto assets.
Americans aged 60 plus lost over $1.6B to crypto scams in 2023, says FBI — here’s how to spot it now and protect your retirement savings
You can avoid them by researching carefully, watching for red flags, or simply steering clear of crypto investments to protect your funds.
Japan’s Ishiba shows how to work with Trump in first summit
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba went into his first summit meeting with US President Donald Trump amid concerns in Tokyo that Japan could be next in the firing line of US allies after Canada ...