Dollar softens amid trade optimism, central bank watch, offshore yuan jumps
By Stefano Rebaudo (Reuters) -The U.S. dollar snapped a six-day rally against the yen and extended a three-day…
Asian shares rise after White House confirms plans for Trump to meet with Chinese leader Xi
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Asian shares were mostly higher Friday after the White House confirmed plans for President…
What to expect for Japan’s economy under Sanae Takaichi, its 1st female prime minister
TOKYO (AP) — Share prices have soared recently in Tokyo on hopes that conservative Japanese lawmaker Sanae Takaichi,…
IMF urges Bank of Japan to move ‘very gradually’ with rate hikes
By Leika Kihara WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The Bank of Japan must keep monetary policy loose and move very gradually…
No data, big problem — Global markets brace for fallout from US government shutdown
WASHINGTON, Oct 16 — The US government shutdown that has turned off the official flow of data could…
Japan Stocks Slide, JGBs Volatile Amid Political, Trade Jitters
The front entrance of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. (Bloomberg) — Stocks declined in Tokyo as another flare-up in…
Japan’s central bank survey shows an improved outlook for manufacturers
TOKYO (AP) — Sentiment among Japan’s large manufacturers improved for a second straight quarter, according to a closely…
Takaichi’s LDP leadership win makes BOJ rate hike uncertain
Sanae Takaichi’s election as leader of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party on Saturday cast doubt on an early…
US, Europe maintain cautious optimism as Japan faces hawkish outlook
Home > Investment > US, Europe maintain cautious optimism as Japan faces hawkish outlook Both the US and…
Japan’s debt reckoning and the global economic warning
Japan’s financial markets are sending out a warning siren, not just for Tokyo, but for the rest of…
Japan stocks fall on ETF plan, yen and yields rise on rate bets
Employees of a foreign exchange dealing company sit under an electronic board showing the stock index of Japan’s…
It’s all about central banks this week
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Gregor Stuart Hunter Sure enough, you…