Share buybacks announced by Japanese companies in April nearly tripled on the previous year as boards opted for placating investors over holding dry powder for tariff uncertainties.
Trump’s Tariffs Lead Japan to Slash Its Economic Growth Forecast
The Bank of Japan lowered its growth forecast by more than half and paused its efforts to raise interest rates.
America’s oldest bank looks to Japan amid global uncertainty
TOKYO — Bank of New York Mellon is bolstering its Japan operations, seeing opportunities to make money as the country emerges from deflation and its people become more open to investing in the stock …
Everywhere You Need to Go in Japan
The best places to stay, eat, shop and visit across the country, according to Japanese artists, designers and chefs.
Japan’s top brokerages warn on Trump uncertainty after jump in profits
TOKYO — Four of Japan’s largest brokerage groups reported a combined 57% increase in net profit for the year ended March 31, but there are signs that U.S. policy is having a chilling effect on the …
Japan’s top brokerages warn on Trump uncertainty after jump in profits
TOKYO — Four of Japan’s largest brokerage groups reported a combined 57% increase in net profit for the year ended March 31, but there are signs that U.S. policy is having a chilling effect on the …
Japan’s MUFG projects record profit as rising rates boost loan margins
TOKYO — Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group expects record net profit for the year ended March under revised guidance it announced on Wednesday, as interest rate hikes by the Bank of Japan lift …
Japan tariff envoy departs for round two of US talks
Tokyo’s tariffs envoy departed Wednesday for a second round of negotiations in Washington, where Japan could offer concessions such as tweaking vehicle import procedures to secure relief from Donald …
Japan’s Ishiba will discuss Chinese aggression in disputed seas and US tariffs in Philippines visit
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has arrived in the Philippines to further boost an alliance in the face of China’s growing assertiveness in the region and he plans to symbolically board a Japan …
HEDGE FLOW Asia hedge funds add Japan, India after tariff shock, says Morgan Stanley
Asian hedge funds tiptoed back into the market last week, adding to their positions in Japan and India shares, after quickly cutting exposure when U.S. President Donald Trump unleashed sweeping …