The Nikkei 225 Index pulled back slightly on Monday, paring back some of the gains made in the past few weeks as energy prices rebounded following Donald Trump's plan to blockade the Strait of Hormuz.
Japan bond yields hit 29-year high as Iran impasse stokes inflation fears
Long-term Japanese government bond yields hit a 29-year high of 2.49% on Monday after the U.S. announced a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, pushing up oil prices and reinforcing expectations of a ...
Tokyo stocks open mixed as U.S.-Iran talks fail, Pakistani efforts continue
Tokyo stocks opened mixed Monday, weighed down by the failure of the United States and Iran to reach a peace agreement, while investo ... ( read original story ...)
Trump-linked World Liberty Crypto Project faces investor revolt
World Liberty Financial Inc., a Trump family crypto venture, is facing an investor revolt that includes billionaire backer Justin Sun, who accused the project of secretly building controls that let ...
Oil jumps and Japan stocks slip as Trump threatens Hormuz blockade
TOKYO -- Oil prices rose and Japanese stocks fell on Monday morning after U.S.- Iran talks ended with no agreement and Washington threatened to block the Strait of Hormuz.
Japan’s 10-Year Bond Yield Rises to 1997 High on Iran Tensions
Japan’s 10-year government bond yield climbed to its highest level since 1997, as tensions in the Middle East escalated after President Donald Trump said the US will begin a full naval blockade of the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to welcome 30 Nato envoys as Trump rattles US allies
The Nato envoys will reportedly hold talks on China’s expanding regional influence, Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine and the implications of a more volatile global security ord ... ( read original story ...)
Japan approves additional $4 billion for chipmaker Rapidus
Japan’s industry ministry said on Saturday it has approved an additional 631.5 billion yen ($3.96 billion) to accelerate research and development at chipmaker Rapidus. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s SMBC to launch $630m fund with Neuberger Berman
TOKYO -- Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. will create an investment fund with major U.S. asset management firm Neuberger Berman that will provide loans to Japanese companies undertaking acquisitions, ...
Yokohama to Showcase Aircraft Lavatory Products at Aircraft Interiors Expo 2026
Yokohama Aerospace America will participate in Aircraft Interiors Expo 2026 at Hamburg Messe in Hamburg, Germany. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Toni Under Investigation After Shocking Blac Chyna Livestream!
Tokyo Toni says federal agents visited her home after comments she made about her daughter, Blac Chyna, during a recent livestream sparked concern online. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Toni’s Shocking Statement That Brought the FBI to Her Door
A viral video captures the moment federal agents confront Tokyo Toni over alarming comments about Blac Chyna, adding another layer to their ongoing family drama. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s lower electricity use defies higher rates vs. Seoul
After arriving in Tokyo, I received my first electricity bill. Before coming here, I had heard that Japan’s electricity rates were twice as high as South Korea’s, which made me slightly anxious. ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin Price Suddenly Braced For Critical Week As U.S. Treasury Secretary Fuels Huge $1.5 Quadrillion Crypto Prediction
U.S. Treasury secretary Scott Bessent has helped stoke predictions the stablecoin market could top trading volumes of $1.5 quadrillion by ...
Solana Crypto Lost 68% From Its All-Time High and Validators Are Disappearing at the Same Rate
Solana crypto hit an all-time high of $295 in January 2026. It now trades near $84 – a 68% collapse that has wiped out billions in market value and triggered over $300 million in long liquidations on ...
In Tokyo, monks walk across fire—and you can join them
A Shugendo ceremony on the outskirts of Tokyo shows Daniel Stables a wilder, more visceral side to the Japanese temple experience. ( read original story ...)