Japan’s central bank takes a step toward allowing interest rates to rise, saying it will be more flexible in managing its bond market.
Japan raises alarm over China’s military, Russia ties and Taiwan tensions in new defense paper
The Japanese government has stepped up its alarm over Chinese assertiveness, warning in a report that the country faces its worst security threats since World War II as it plans to implement a new strategy that calls for a major military buildup.
Japan yields hit 9-year high, yen gains after BOJ delivers ‘stealth’ policy shift
Japan’s benchmark bond yield soared to a nine-year high and the yen rallied after the Bank of Japan’s decision on Friday to conduct its yield curve control (YCC) policy more flexibly. The BOJ maintained guidance allowing the 10-year yield to move 0.
Japan Hit With Bleak Update on Shrinking Population
The issue of Japan’s declining population has been a priority for Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, who is intent on reversing the dropping birth rate. He plans to earmark 3.5 trillion yen (nearly $25 billion) in state support for parents in a bid to encourage child-rearing across the country.
Bellator v Rizin 2: Scott Coker says MMA is thriving again in Japan
Bellator is set to host its second co-promotional event in six months with Japan’s Rizin at the Saitama Super Arena on Saturday.
India and Japan look to collaborate in building semiconductors and resilient supply chains
India and Japan are exploring collaboration in critical and emerging technologies, including semiconductors and resilient supply chains, as part of a target of $35.9 billion Japanese investment in the
Stock market today: Asian shares mixed, Tokyo falls as Bank of Japan adjusts bond purchase policy
Asian shares are mixed after the Bank of Japan adjusted its bond purchase policy but kept its negative benchmark interest rate unchanged …
Japan’s Central Bank Loosens Its Grip on Easy Money Policy
Bank of Japan takes a step toward allowing interest rates to rise, saying it will be more flexible in managing its bond market.
Yen jumps as BOJ shocks; China stocks gain on stimulus hopes
The yen gained in volatile trade on Friday and stocks and bonds dropped in Tokyo after the Bank of Japan made another
A $4.5 trillion threat to global financial markets looms in Japan
Tighter monetary policy by the Bank of Japan could disrupt capital flows and upend global markets. Read more at straitstimes.com.