Planning a trip to Tokyo? Get the most out of five days there with this simple guide to the best eats and attractions. ( read original story ...)
Osaka Expo 2025 panel eyes split of 32-37 bil. yen surplus between state and local bodies
TOKYO -- A panel reviewing the 2025 Osaka Expo has compiled a draft report calling for any operating surplus, estimated at 32 billion yen to 37 billio･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Three Bank of Japan members call for a rate hike; yen rises while bitcoin falls
Markets are pricing in a possible rate hike in June after the Bank of Japan’s 6–3 split vote to keep policy unchanged. Here’s what it could mean for bitcoin.
Osaka Expo 2025 panel eyes split up to 37 bil. yen surplus between state and local bodies
A panel reviewing the 2025 Osaka Expo has compiled a draft report calling for any operating surplus, estimated at 32 billion yen to 37 billio ( read original story ...)
Japan government weighs golden share to maintain Tepco oversight, TV Tokyo says
TOKYO, April 28 (Reuters) - The Japanese government is considering a "golden share" plan for Tokyo Electric Power Co (Tepco) that would give it veto rights over key decisions as the utility seeks partners, ( read original story ...)
Japan’s central bank holds its key rate steady amid worries about the Iran war and energy prices
The Bank of Japan has kept its benchmark rate unchanged at 0.75%, citing concern over higher prices for oil and other products due to the war in Iran. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s central bank holds rates but raises inflation views
The Bank of Japan kept its policy rate at 0.75% but raised inflation forecasts and trimmed growth views as it warned about the impact of a spike in energy prices..
Bank of Japan keeps policy rate steady while raising inflation forecast on Iran war worries
The decision to keep rates steady came in a split 6-3 vote, and was in line with Reuters-polled analysts' estimates.
BoJ policy decision LIVE: Bank of Japan keeps interest rates unchanged at 0.75%; 3 board members call for rate hike
Most economists expect the BOJ to keep the policy rate steady at 0.75% at the end of its two-day meeting today, even as the yen hovers near levels that have prompted past interventions.
Bank of Japan flags economic risks, traders eye potential policy shifts
The Bank of Japan said recent trade policy actions are affecting domestic prices through foreign exchange fluctuations. The probability of a rate cut at the April 2026 meeting is priced at 0.1% YES, ...
Bank of Japan projects economic slowdown for fiscal 2026 amid Middle East tensions
Bank of Japan projects economic slowdown for fiscal 2026 amid Middle East tensions. Rate cut after April 2026 meeting at 0.1% YES.
Japan ready ’24 hours’ to act on currency swings, finance minister says
By Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO, April 28 (Reuters) - Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said on Tuesday that the government was standing by around the clock and ready to take action against foreign ...
Sabalenka avoids Madrid Open virus scare and Osaka upset. Gauff and Rybakina lose
Tennis players are facing an unknown opponent at the Madrid Open. A stomach virus or food poisoning has affected Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff, Marin Cilic and a few others, causing some concern. World No. ( read original story ...)
Japan 10-year JGB yield rises amid Strait of Hormuz tensions
Japan’s 10-year JGB yield climbed 1.0 basis point to 2.480%, while the Polymarket contract for the Bank of Japan decreasing interest rates after the April 2026 meeting holds at 0.1% YES, unchanged ...
Crypto slump is showing up in grocery budgets, not just portfolios
A new study by CEX.IO of 1,100 active crypto users in the United States found that more than 1 in 3 traders have cut or reduced spending on everyday life since October 2025. One in 10 went further, ...
Japan signals potential forex intervention amid yen weakness and oil price impact
Japan's Finance Minister signals readiness for forex intervention amid yen weakness. Rate cut after April 2026 at 0.1% YES.