If ever there were an economic example of the dog that caught the car and has no idea what to do now—it’s Japan, circa 2024. ( read original story ...)
Nikkei rises over 3% as Japan stocks lead gains in Asia markets ahead of U.S. inflation data
Asia-Pacific markets were mixed, after a choppy session overnight in the U.S. as investors awaited key inflation data.
Japan’s economy rebounds in Q2 on consumption uptick, backs case for more rate hikes
Japan's economy expanded by a faster-than-expected annualised 3.1% in April-June, rebounding from the previous quarter thanks to a strong pick up in consumption and backing the case for another near-term interest rate hike. ( read original story ...)
The global tourism boom is shifting to Asia
Spending by travellers, too, is projected to exceed what was shelled out in 2019, according to the World Travel and Tourism Council ( wttc ), a trade body. Cruising is afloat again. The return of mass ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka opens up about postpartum challenges after recent loss
Tennis champion Naomi Osaka recently shared her struggles with postpartum changes following a loss to Ashlyn Krueger in Cincinnati. ( read original story ...)
The 82nd Nisei Japanese Festival Returns to Little Tokyo With Street Dancing & More
The 82nd Nisei Week Japanese Festival returns to Little Tokyo on 17-18, offering family-friendly celebrations of Japanese culture with food, entertainment, and the Nisei Week Taiko Gathering. ( read original story ...)
Who’s Up Next in Japan? Here Are 5 Potential Leaders.
Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party is searching for a successor to Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. But is it willing to change to appease a dissatisfied public? ( read original story ...)
Fund Managers Highlight Four Under-The-Radar Value Stocks For Q3 2024
The debate over value versus growth stocks has been running on for a long time and won't be stopping soon. While that discussion is one for the ages, picking individual ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Hacks Double to $1.6 Billion as Prices Jump, Report Shows
The value of crypto hacks almost doubled to $1.6 billion in the first seven months of 2024, inflated by a jump in digital-asset prices, according to Chainalysis Inc.
It’s ‘Over’—Leak Sparks Serious U.S. Crypto Crackdown Fears As The Bitcoin Price Bounces Back
The bitcoin price has topped $61,000 this week, bouncing back from last week's huge price crash that sent bitcoin under $50,000, as one legendary trader predicts the bitcoin price could soon soar to $1 million.
Tokyo’s share market closes Thursday’s session with gains over US rate cut outlook
Tokyo's Stock market closed higher on Thursday, buoyed by gains on Wall Street and bolstered by encouraging economic data from Japan. The positive sentiment was fueled by hopes that the U.S. Federal Reserve might cut interest rates following recent economic indicators and Japan’s better-than-expected GDP figures. ( read original story ...)
Key Highlights from Crypto For Harris: Lawmakers Eye AI-Inspired Crypto Rules
Chuck Schumer emphasized the urgency of implementing crypto regulations during a "Crypto for Harris" town hall meeting.
Lineage raises $4.4 billion in year’s largest IPO to date
Lineage Inc. priced its initial public offering at $78 a share late Wednesday, raising $4.4 billion in the largest IPO so far this year. The price was on the higher end of the company’s ...
Olympic flags are headed to L.A. City Hall. Not everyone is happy
Gifts given long ago by sister cities Busan and Nagoya have been removed from City Hall to make way for Olympic flags as L.A. prepares to host the 2028 Games. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka says she doesn’t ‘feel like I’m in my body’ since returning from a maternity break
Naomi Osaka says that she is still adjusting to playing tennis postpartum following the birth of her daughter last year. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Has Heartfelt Message For Fans on Tennis Comeback After Pregnancy
Naomi Osaka recently got real in a heartfelt post on social media, about the struggles she's been facing on the court. ( read original story ...)