Oil prices and U.S. futures declined. Tokyo's Nikkei 225 index climbed 1.4% to 40,139.90, while the Japanese yen sank further after the central bank governor indicated that interest rate hikes might ...
Japan’s cabinet approves record budget, faces tough parliament fight
By Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's cabinet on Friday approved a record $730 billion budget for the next fiscal year, while limiting new bond issuance to the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nidec targets Makino Milling in $1.6 billion unsolicited bid
TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese manufacturing giant Nidec said on Friday it planned to launch a 257 billion yen ($1.6 billion) bid for Makino Milling Machine, a surprise unsolicited takeover offer in a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Cabinet OKs record defense budget as it pushes strike-back capability to deter regional threat
The Japanese Cabinet has approved a record 8.7 trillion yen ($55 billion) defense budget plan for 2025 as Japan accelerates building up its strike-back capability with long-range cruise missiles and ... ( read original story ...)
NIPPON REIT Completes Tokyo Property Transfer
This move, initially announced in August 2024, involves the property known as Shinto GINZA EAST. The transfer enhances NIPPON REIT’s portfolio optimization efforts. TipRanks is the most ... ( read original story ...)
The IRS And Crypto Staking Rewards: What You Need To Know!
I’m WendyO From The Street and I talk everything crypto every day. Also, are you on Roundtable? If not, you definitely should be! You can chat with me more over there!Now, let’s talk about taxes. Some ...
Japanese shares gain on weaker yen after Christmas break
Japanese stocks rose Friday on a weaker yen after a muted day on Wall Street following the Christmas holiday. The yen was "marginally stronger" on Friday, Bloomberg reported, after data showed ...
Infographic: How Chinese and Russians intrude into Japan’s territory
TOKYO -- Worries have been mounting in Japan over its security following a string of incidents since the summer, with Chinese and Russian forces intruding further into the country's territory than ...
Bank of Japan Inching Toward Rate Hike, Summary of Opinions Suggests
A summary of opinions from the Bank of Japan’s December meeting suggests that the next interest-rate hike is approaching.
Japan’s cabinet approves record $730 billion budget for next fiscal year
TOKYO, Dec 27 (Reuters) - Japan's cabinet on Friday approved a record $730 billion ... reaching billions of people worldwide every day. Reuters provides business, financial, national and international ... ( read original story ...)
Why She Walked Away From Tech to Build a Matcha Business
Discover Cherie Luo's inspiring journey from Silicon Valley to a matcha farm in Japan, learning about risk-taking, passion-driven businesses, and redefining success along the way. ( read original story ...)
I believe crypto investors are headed for financial disaster — am I missing something?
This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. Cryptocurrencies as an asset class have been embraced by ...
Asia markets set to open higher as investors assess Tokyo CPI, await China’s industrial profit data
Asia-Pacific markets are set to open higher, as some markets return from the Boxing Day holiday and investors eye a slew of economic data in the region. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Economic Recovery Continues But Progress Tentative, Uneven
The Japanese economy is gathering strength but momentum remains uneven, with indicators showing healthy growth in inflation and retail sales but a decline in industrial production. ( read original story ...)
Inflation in Japan’s capital accelerates, keeps rate hike prospects intact
Core inflation in Japan's capital accelerated in December as price pressures broadened, data showed on Friday, keeping alive market expectations for a near-term interest rate hike. The data will be ... ( read original story ...)
Japan falls behind South Korea in per-capita GDP; 22nd in OECD
Japan's nominal gross domestic product (GDP) per capita reached $33,849 in dollar volume in 2023, behind South Korea and placing the country ... ( read original story ...)