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In March 2024, the Bank of Japan raised interest rates for the first time since 2007, lifting borrowing…
Japan shifts focus to oil in unorthodox scramble to talk up yen
TOKYO, March 26 (Reuters) – Japan is weighing a controversial plan to arrest the yen’s slide: stepping into…
Bank of Japan likely to hold rates amid yen weakness
The Bank of Japan is expected to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged at a two-day policy meeting…
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Japan business chiefs hope for stronger yen as import costs rise
Interview Keidanren leader, others anticipate wage hikes, moderate economic growth in 2026 The leaders of Japan’s main business…
Wall Street Rises on Tech, Europe Sets Record, BOJ Hike Weakens Yen
NEW YORK/LONDON/TOKYO — Friday, December 19, 2025 — Global stock markets were broadly higher as of 1:15 p.m.…
Macroscope | Global stablecoin surge highlights overlooked risks in crypto finance
In May 2023, Australian economist Paul Sheard published a book, The Power of Money, explaining how governments and…
Asian shares rise as yen falls on Japan political uncertainty
Asian markets rose on Monday, with Tokyo up nearly two percent after Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s decision…
How to Escape the Crowds While Visiting Japan
If it seems like everyone you know has gone to Japan, you’re probably right. The country is experiencing…
Famed Wall Street Bear Warns of ‘Global Financial Market Armageddon’
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After Japan’s snap election, political uncertainty leads to weaker yen and stock gains • FRANCE 24
After Japan’s snap election, political uncertainty leads to weaker yen and stock gains • FRANCE 24 For the…
Japan’s Nikkei sees biggest rout since 1987 Black Monday • FRANCE 24 English
Japan’s Nikkei sees biggest rout since 1987 Black Monday • FRANCE 24 English Japanese stocks collapsed on Monday…