The Bank of Japan concludes a policy meeting on Tuesday at which members are likely to debate whether economic conditions are falling into place for the bank to begin unwinding ultra-loose monetary …
BOJ to focus on Japan’s progress in hitting price goal
The Bank of Japan concludes a policy meeting on Tuesday at which members are likely to debate whether economic conditions are falling into place for the bank to begin unwinding ultra-loose monetary settings.
Watch the yen as Bank of Japan decides whether to signal exit from negative interest rates
After last week’s flurry of central bank meetings, highlighted by the Federal Reserve’s surprise pivot toward easier policy next year, the BOJ will be eagerly watched early Tuesday for any sign it is ready to abandon its longstanding policy of negative interest rates and yield-curve control,
Philippines woos Japan, Asean investments in renewable energy
Now open to full foreign ownership, the renewable energy sector is ripe for picking as a viable investment, President Marcos said yesterday as he invited Japan and members of the Association of …
Video shows riders stranded 130 feet in air after coaster stops at Universal Studios Japan
The Flying Dinosaur ride at Universal Studios Japan broke down and stopped as 32 riders were 130 feet in the air on Thursday.
Japan’s Nippon Steel to acquire US Steel in $14.9B deal
Shares of United States Steel (X) jumped after is was announced Japan’s Nippon Steel was acquiring the company for $14.9 billion including debt, in an all-cash transaction. The stock rose over 25% in …
Kishida says Japan is ready to lead Asia in achieving decarbonization and energy security
Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has pledged to lead efforts to simultaneously achieve decarbonization, economic growth and energy security in Asia.
Morning Bid: Rally fades, Bank of Japan looms into view
Asia kicks off the last full trading week of 2023 on Monday, with the U.S. Federal Reserve-fueled surge in risk appetite from last week losing steam and investors gearing up for the last major central bank meeting of the year from Japan.
Bongbong Marcos heads back to PH after Asean-Japan meet
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. left Japan and headed back to the Philippines on Monday night (7:15 p.m.). Marcos wrapped up his four day trip in Tokyo for the Commemorative Summit for the 50th Year of Asean-Japan Friendship and Cooperation.
Stock market today: World shares are mostly lower as Bank of Japan meets, China property shares fall
World shares were mostly lower on Monday, while U.S. futures and oil prices edged higher. Germany’s DAX slipped 0.3% to 16,699.58 and in Paris, the CAC40 fell 0.5% to 4,066.69. Britain’s FTSE 100 rose 0.