Takaichi flags looser fiscal goal, urges BOJ rate hike caution
PM to instruct work on new fiscal target extending several years Takaichi’s focus on growth complicates BOJ’s rate-hike…
The roar that haunts him: Japanese bear attack survivor calls for ruthless response
Fatal bear attacks have hit record levels this year Hungry bears forage for food before winter hibernation Abandoned…
US tariffs likely push Japan into first economic contraction in six quarters: Reuters poll
TOKYO, Nov 7 (Reuters) – Japan’s economy probably contracted for the first time in six quarters in the…
US FDA awards six more fast-track vouchers to speed drug reviews
Nov 6 (Reuters) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Thursday it has awarded six more…
Morning Bid: Selloff abates as economy hums, layoffs rise
Nov 6 – What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, opens new tab, Editor-At-Large,…
Bank of Japan debated growing case for rate hike, September minutes show
One member saw need to hold to avoid surprising markets Another saw timing ripe for hike from Japan…
Asian stocks rise on AI sentiment, dollar near 3-month high
Asia stocks hover near highest since February 2021 Dollar firms after hawkish tilt from some Fed policymakers Earnings…
Carbon Measures global accounting group to form independent panel
Item 1 of 4 A drone view shows a spreader depositing soil to the post-mining area of the…
BOJ chief signals chance of rate hike soon, says wage momentum key
Item 1 of 2 Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda attends a press conference after a BOJ policy…
Asia stocks rise on AI optimism, investors gird for Fed, tech earnings
Asia shares upbeat; eyes on earnings from tech giants Microsoft, Alphabet, Meta report after the bell 25bp Fed…
Japan’s new economy minister says weak yen has benefits to growth
Weak yen could weigh on households’ purchasing power Weak yen boosts exporters’ profits, domestic investment Pain from weak…
Japan’s century-old Fujikura rides AI data centre boom to become Nikkei standout
Shares in optical fibre maker up 160% since start of 2025 Founded in 1885, Fujikura started out making…