The Central African Republic, which adopted bitcoin as legal tender in April, said on Monday it had delayed listing its national cryptocurrency token, citing "current market conditions" and "marketing ...
The yen surges against the dollar after the Bank of Japan sets the stage for ending its era of ultracheap borrowing
The yen rose after the Bank of Japan unexpectedly adjusted controls on 10-year government bond yields, which could let long-term interest rates rise.
Bank of Japan Surprises Markets With Policy Tweak
The central bank widened the yield on 10-year bonds and increased its monthly asset purchases in hopes of reviving a stagnant domestic bond trade.
Bank of Japan shocks global markets with bond yield shift
Global markets were jolted overnight after Japan unexpectedly raised the cap on 10-year Japanese government bond yields, sparking a sell-off in bonds and stocks.
Bank of Japan Lets a Benchmark Rate Rise, Causing Yen to Surge
The surprise decision prompted the yen, which has fallen against the dollar for much of this year, to rise sharply.
Tokyo exhibit showcases Dior’s passion for Japan
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Step into a ‘blue cave’ of lights in Tokyo’s Shibuya this Christmas
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Tokyo stocks close sharply lower after BOJ move
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Japan’s Manpower-Light Defence Strategy Is a Flawed ‘Paper Plan’, Officers Say
The five-year plan unveiled on Friday will double Japan's defence spending and add new capabilities, including long-range missiles and an expanded cyber warfare unit. It will not, however, boost the size of its military, ( read original story ...)
North Korea slams Japan’s military buildup, U.S. flies stealth jets
North Korea on Tuesday condemned a Japanese military buildup outlined in a new security strategy, calling it dangerous and vowing counteractions, while also warning of another imminent test of an intercontinental ballistic missile. ( read original story ...)
Treasury yields rise as Japan unexpectedly loosens its bond yield cap
U.S. Treasury yields rose after Japan unexpectedly raised its cap on 10-year government bond yields, sparking a sell-off in global long-duration bond markets. ( read original story ...)
North Korea warns Japan over its ‘very dangerous’ military buildup
North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un oversees a missile launch at an undisclosed location in North Korea, in this undated photo released on October 10, 2022 by North Korea's Korean Central New ... ( read original story ...)
Asian shares slide as yen spikes higher on BOJ surprise policy shift
The yen surged and Asian shares fell sharply on Tuesday after Japan's central bank unexpectedly tweaked its bond yield controls - a move that will allow long-term interest rates to rise more.
Crypto Twitter Delves Into Strange, Sloppy Side of Trump’s NFT Collection
Online sleuths analyzed blockchain data and assets in the former president’s NFT collection, finding evidence of stolen art and shady wallet addresses, painting a picture of how the digital ...
Nikkei 225 falls more than 2% after Bank of Japan widens yield target range, yen strengthens
Markets in the Asia-Pacific traded mostly lower as the Bank of Japan modified its yield curve control tolerance range while holding its ultra-low benchmark interest rates steady.