Australia's BMX racing superstar Saya Sakakibara has made an emphatic statement at the start of her redemption Olympics as she raced to three clinical victories to power into the semi-finals as top ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo: Stocks down 5% after US falls
TOKYO stocks fell more than five per cent on Friday after Wall Street shares tumbled over concerns about the US economy. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index was down 5.02 per cent, or 1,913.16 points, to ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin Keeps Weekly Loss as ‘Anti-Risk’ Yen Strengthens After BOJ Rate Hike
The yen’s popularity as a funding currency can cause knock-on effects in other markets, helping tighten global financial conditions, BlackRock said.
Bitcoin Investors Are Watching Bank of Japan Moves Ahead of Fed Rate Decision
The Federal Reserve isn’t expected to lower interest rates Wednesday, but the Bank of Japan’s move could have consequences for crypto prices.
Gabby Thomas Was Thrilled With Bronze in Tokyo. Now Only Gold Will Do
Like all Olympic sprinters, American 200-m star Gabby Thomas ramped up her training in July, in the weeks prior to the Paris Games. She did reps on successive days, to mimic the three rounds she’ll have to run, ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan Raises Rates, Driving Up Yen
The Bank of Japan raised key interest rates and decided to reduce government bond purchases, taking another step toward unwinding massive monetary stimulus.
BoJ provides more fuel for Japan’s dramatic bank rally
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Stock market today: World shares are mostly lower as Tokyo sinks on stronger yen
Global markets were mostly lower and Japan’s stock index tumbled Thursday as the U.S. dollar sank against the yen after the head of the Federal Reserve suggested a cut to interest ...
Alcaraz will play Auger-Aliassime in Olympic tennis. Tokyo gold medalist Zverev loses to Musetti
Carlos Alcaraz says he doesn't feel unbeatable at Roland Garros, the site of the Paris Olympics tennis competition and the French Open title he won last month. His opponents might disagree. Alcaraz ran his winning streak at the place to 11 matches and became the youngest man to reach the singles semifinals at a Summer ...
‘This Is Huge’—Billionaire Mark Cuban Issues ‘Amazing’ Bitcoin And Crypto Prediction Amid Price Drop
Billionaire investor Mark Cuban has called a California plan to digitize 42 million car titles using blockchain "an amazing step forward" and "huge" for ...
Japan diaper material maker plans $110m expansion at Indonesia plant
OSAKA -- Nippon Shokubai, the world's largest supplier of absorbent material for disposable diapers, will spend $110 million to expand production capacity in Indonesia by more than 50%, Nikkei has learned. The Osaka-based company will install more ...
BellaDati, IoT Framework and advanced analytics software producer has been acquired by Hagiwara Electric Group, Tokyo Stock Exchange listed Company
SINGAPORE, Aug. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- "Acquisition of all BellaDati shares by Hagiwara Electric Group (Tokyo Stock Exchange listed company) is an amazing step ahead for BellaDati on its mission to ...
Deadly Osprey crash off Japan was caused by cracks in a metal gear and pilot’s decision to keep flying, Air Force says
Deadly Osprey crash off Japan was caused by cracks in a metal gear and pilot’s decision to keep flying, Air Force says ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Osprey crash caused by cracks in a gear and pilot’s decision to keep flying, Air Force says
The Air Force says a deadly Osprey aircraft crash last November off Japan was caused by cracks in a metal gear and the pilot’s decision to keep flying instead of heeding multiple warnings that he ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s MUFG yet to feel interest rate hikes in Q1, profits buoyed by weak yen
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) booked a 0.4% drop in first-quarter profit due to a change in reporting period at an overseas subsidiary and equity-method affiliate. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei slump more than 3%
The Nikkei average briefly plunged over 3 percent before ending 2.49 percent lower at 38,126.33, dragged down by auto, electronic and real estate stocks. The broader Topix index settled 3.24 percent lower at 2,