On Monday, the German government transferred approximately $95 million, or 1,500 bitcoin, to several crypto exchanges. Similarly, the U.S. government transferred $11.75 million, or 3,375 ether, to an ...
Japan interest rates could rise to 0.5% by March 2025, says Mizuho Bank CEO
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) could hike interest rates twice by the end of March 2025 to reach 0.5%, reflecting the real growth rate of the Japanese economy, the head of Mizuho Financial Group's banking ... ( read original story ...)
Mizuho Seeks to Back More Strategic Deals By Japan’s Mid-Caps
A growing number of Japan’s mid-cap companies are considering buyouts and other strategic options, according to Mizuho Financial Group Inc., which is seeking to increase lending and advisory services ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei average hits 40,000 mark for 1st time in nearly 3 months
TOKYO -- Japan's benchmark Nikkei Stock Average topped 40,000 points in Tokyo trading hours on Tuesday for the first time since April 4, boosted by semiconductor-related shares and a rebound in the ...
Exclusive: Major Japanese insurers to offload $3.1 billion of Honda shares
Four of Japan's top property and casualty insurers and other financial firms plan to sell around 500 billion yen ($3.1 billion) of shares in Honda Motor , three people said, as the unwinding of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Economy Now Seen Shrinking in 2024 by Two Forecasters
Two economists flipped their forecasts for Japan’s economy to show a contraction in 2024 a day after first-quarter gross domestic product data were revised sharply lower, highlighting the Bank of ...
The Bank of Japan’s $3 trillion problem
As interest rates rise and the deposits it holds become far more expensive, the central bank could end up becoming unprofitable.
Bianca Censori goes on grocery run with stepdaughter North West in Tokyo
Kanye West’s wife, Bianca Censori, was spotted grabbing a few groceries with his daughter North West in Japan on Thursday. Censori was photographed checking out at a FamilyMart store with some goodies ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s fin min affirms FX vigilance but avoids intervention warning
Japan's finance minister said on Tuesday authorities were vigilant to sharp currency market moves, as the yen continued its slump to fresh 38-year lows against the dollar, but stopped short of giving ... ( read original story ...)
Blackstone to sell Japan supplement maker Alinamin to MBK for $2.2 billion, source says
Private equity firm Blackstone is nearing a deal to sell Japanese supplement maker Alinamin Pharmaceutical to North Asian buyout fund MBK Partners for 350 billion yen ($2.17 billion), a person with ... ( read original story ...)
Seasoned Crypto Trader Expects XRP to Rise by 600% and Reach $3.3 Soon
Your use of this website signifies your acceptance of our terms and conditions as well as our privacy policy. The crypto market’s recent retracement is the direct opposite of the bull run expected by ...
Japan 10-yr gov’t bond coupon lifted above 1% for 1st time in 12 yrs
The Japanese government raised Tuesday the coupon rate for new 10-year government bonds to above 1 percent for the first time in some 12 years, reflecting recent rises in long-term interest rates ...
Osaka vs. Navarro Live Stream & TV Channel, July 3
Preview the Naomi Osaka vs. Emma Navarro match with Wimbledon TV channel, live stream, match info, and H2H stats ( read original story ...)
Japan will remain vigilant to forex moves, finance minister says
TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese authorities will remain vigilant to currency market moves, finance minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Tuesday, as the yen continued its downturn to fresh 38-year lows. Speaking ... ( read original story ...)
Blackstone to sell Japan supplement maker Alinamin to MBK for $2.2 billion, Nikkei reports
Private equity firm Blackstone is to sell Japanese drugmaker Alinamin Pharmaceutical to North Asian buyout fund MBK Partners for 350 billion yen ($2.17 billion) the Nikkei newspaper reported on ... ( read original story ...)
Silvergate, of crypto infamy, sued by SEC for securities fraud
The SEC’s complaint alleges that instead of monitoring its crypto customers and putting in place an “effective” compliance program, Silvergate Capital’s wholly owned subsidiary, Silvergate Bank, ...