Japan’s 30-year bonds rallied as volatility eased in the US Treasuries market and Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda suggested a policy response to higher US tariffs.
New US ambassador to Japan says he is optimistic the two sides will reach a deal over tariffs
The new U.S. ambassador to Japan has arrived in Tokyo and says he is optimistic that his country and its key Asian ally will reach a deal in their ongoing tariff negotiations. ( read original story ...)
US, Japan need to ‘push back’ against China, US envoy says
The United States and Japan need to work together to align their defence forces in the face of an increasingly assertive China, new U.S. Ambassador George Glass said upon his arrival in Tokyo on ... ( read original story ...)
Trump says he doubts U.S. Steel-Nippon deal will be part of trade talks with Japan
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that a deal between U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel could be a part of tariff negotiations with Japan, but added he doubted it would be. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ANAP Acquires $70 Million BTC For Its Bitcoin Treasury
Japan's fashion brand ANAP has acquired $70 million BTC for its Bitcoin treasury, following in the footsteps of companies like MicroStrategy.
Reunion drama as ex-Gamba stars face former club (Yokohama FC vs Gamba Osaka prediction) | OneFootball
Yokohama FC enter the fixture on the back of a two-match unbeaten run, having secured a resolute goalless draw at Albirex Niigata last time out. That result followed a 2-0 victory over Shimizu S-pulse ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo champion Hafnaoui banned for 21 months due to whereabouts failures
Tokyo Olympics 400 metres freestyle champion Ahmed Hafnaoui has received a 21-month suspension for three whereabouts failures, the Aquatic Sports Integrity Unit said. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s core inflation accelerates, complicates BOJ’s rate path
Japan's core inflation accelerated in March due to persistent rises in food costs, data showed on Friday, complicating the central bank's task of weighing mounting price pressures against risks to the ...
Why the Yen Is the Wrong Gambit in Any US-Japan Trade Dispute
TOKYO (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's desire for a stronger yen against the dollar is almost certain to figure into trade negotiations with Japan underway in Washington, but analysts say any ...
BoJ’s Ueda: Japan’s real interest rate remains very low
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Thursday that Japan's real interest rates remain very low. Ueda further stated that the central bank will increase the rate if the economic outlook is ...
Japan braces for high-stakes trade talks with Washington
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba says Tokyo will not make major concessions to the U.S. as trade deal talks begin in Washington, D.C. ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin for Balance Sheet: Another Japanese Firm Mulls Michael Saylor’s BTC Strategy
Value Creation’s bitcoin accumulation comes amid a growing trend in Japan of adopting BTC as a corporate treasury asset.
Japan Inflation Speeds Up, Backing Case for Rate Hikes
Japan’s core consumer inflation gained pace in March due to higher food prices, helping the Bank of Japan make a case for further interest-rate increases despite tariff concerns.
Japan markets trade flat as investors parse key inflation data
Japan’s inflation grew 3.6% year on year in March, marking three straight years that the headline inflation figure is above the Bank of Japan’s 2% target.
Japan finance minister ‘deeply concerned’ over Trump tariff impact
Japan is "deeply concerned" about global economic fallout from U.S. President Donald Trump's trade tariffs, Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato said on Thursday in the government's strongest warning yet ...
U.S. and EU stock markets pause for Good Friday — but crypto never sleeps
Crypto is open even as American and European markets close for Good Friday—providing 24/7 access to world financial opportunity.