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A large and powerful typhoon approached a remote chain of islands ​in Japan's southwest on Friday, prompting authorities to ‌warn of violent winds, torrential rain, landslides and flooding in what could be the region's most destructive storm in years.

reuters.com - 2026-07-09 21:24:21

The Nikkei 225 Index traded sideways on July 8 as artificial intelligence (AI) stocks rebounded after Tuesday's sharp sell-off. The index was trading at 39,770, about 7% below its highest level this year.

invezz.com - 2026-07-08 00:56:46

With indications that President Donald Trump will support lifting the ban on selling F-35 Lightning II stealth strike fighters to Turkey, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has predictably expressed opposition. While a delivery of the fifth-generation combat aircraft to Turkey likely isn't imminent even if swiftly approved, Russia, meanwhile, seems to have made progress in manufacturing the first batch of 4.5-generation Su-35 Flanker fighters Iran ordered years ago.

forbes.com - 2026-07-07 11:10:23

The S&P 500's top 10 stocks now make up ~40% of the index. VEFA seeks to provide developed international exposure with an analyst sentiment tilt, which may help reduce concentration risk.

etftrends.com - 2026-07-04 08:45:54

Reports that Japan's Ministry of Finance is abandoning its custom of telegraphing intervention risks and may instead enter the FX market to surprise market participants, has traders on edge.

wsj.com - 2026-07-02 20:02:00

The Nikkei 225 Index has sold off recently as investors book profits following its strong rally to the all-time high of 72,781 in June. It was trading at 69,190 on Thursday, up by 37% this year.

invezz.com - 2026-07-02 00:17:46

The Nikkei 225 Index jumped and neared its all-time high as memory and semiconductor companies like Kioxia, Tokyo Electron, Advantest, and Keyence Corporation soared. It jumped by over 5% to 71,950, a few points below the all-time high of 72,781.

invezz.com - 2026-06-25 00:45:55

The Nikkei 225 Index has slumped over the past two consecutive days, reaching a low of 68,863 as fears of a technology bubble intensify. It has slipped by 5.5% from its high this week, with key technology companies in the red.

invezz.com - 2026-06-24 00:42:28

Jayati Bharadwaj, head of FX strategy at TD Securities, discusses the potential for yen intervention as the currency trades near its weakest level in four decades against the dollar. She speaks on “Bloomberg Surveillance.

youtube.com - 2026-06-23 08:57:26

Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara reaffirmed that officials will step in as needed to support the yen.

wsj.com - 2026-06-22 22:57:00

On a recent episode of The Peter Schiff Show Podcast , longtime gold bull and dollar bear Peter Schiff laid out a sovereign debt scenario for Japan that he believes is a dress rehearsal for the United States.

247wallst.com - 2026-06-22 15:01:11

Asian markets began the week with a rare pocket of calm. Investors who had spent days watching the Strait of Hormuz, oil screens and central-bank signals found enough comfort in fresh US-Iran diplomacy to buy risk again, even if the relief looked fragile.

invezz.com - 2026-06-22 00:54:05

An intervention risk for the yen remains elevated but the move alone is unlikely to reverse the currency's weakness, OCBC said.

wsj.com - 2026-06-21 21:55:00

Japan's power industry welcomed the government's roadmap for the future replacement of nuclear reactors as a ​key step towards securing the workforce and ‌supply chains needed to sustain the sector, but its top lobbyist on Friday called for greater policy support to encourage ​investment.

reuters.com - 2026-06-19 05:12:01

Japan spent about $73 billion on foreign exchange intervention and the Bank of Japan has raised rates, but the yen remains near 160 against the dollar. A wide U.S.-Japan rate gap, carry trades and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's reflationary stance continue to weigh on the currency.

cnbc.com - 2026-06-18 22:04:53

The yen strengthened against other G-10 and Asian currencies amid risks of potential FX intervention by Japanese authorities.

wsj.com - 2026-06-18 21:01:00

Japanese lenders may be forced to suspend services such as ATMs and online banking if ​sophisticated AI models end up posing a serious ‌threat to the banking system, said the chair of the country's banking lobby.

reuters.com - 2026-06-18 03:41:03

Asian markets were broadly steady on Thursday as investors looked past the formal signing of a US-Iran interim peace agreement and focused instead on what comes next for oil, rates and risk appetite. The deal extends an April ceasefire by 60 days and aims to create room for a final truce, but it has not removed the political risk around enforcement.

invezz.com - 2026-06-18 01:28:00

Chinese automakers are speeding into right-hand-drive markets from Australia to Southeast Asia and ​challenging long-dominant Japanese car companies with premium electric vehicles aimed at affluent consumers.

reuters.com - 2026-06-17 19:08:56

The BOJ lifted rates to a 31-year high as inflation risks persist. Here are Japan-focused ETFs that could benefit from the policy shift.

zacks.com - 2026-06-17 13:01:36

Japan's crude oil import price hit a record high in yen terms in ​May, surpassing April levels, Ministry of Finance data ‌showed on Wednesday, driven by a surge in crude prices resulting from supply disruptions caused by the closure of the ​Strait of Hormuz.

reuters.com - 2026-06-17 05:33:54

While the Middle East conflict reduced the volume of oil flowing through the Strait of Hormuz, the resulting surge in energy costs and pivot toward alternative procurement channels likely drove up Japan's import bill.

wsj.com - 2026-06-16 22:22:00

Asian currencies consolidated against the dollar before first decision by a FOMC led by Chairman Kevin Warsh later.

wsj.com - 2026-06-16 20:41:00

Japan exports in May grow at fastest pace in more than three years, beating estimates

cnbc.com - 2026-06-16 19:59:01

The Bank of Japan raised interest rates to a 31-year ​high on Tuesday, marking another ‌landmark step in normalising monetary policy as it focused on taming price ​pressures from the energy ​shock caused by the Iran war.

reuters.com - 2026-06-16 02:45:03

Its shares surged, underscoring strong investor appetite for new listings amid a sustained rally in domestic equities.

wsj.com - 2026-06-16 00:43:00

Japan's central bank lifted its policy rate to 1%, anchoring its policy path against the inflationary risks of a war-induced spike in energy costs.

wsj.com - 2026-06-15 23:53:00

Donald Trump posts ‘Let the oil flow' as US-Iran peace deal sparks immediate drop for Brent crude

theguardian.com - 2026-06-15 08:55:45

Japan is preparing to send a delegation to ​Greenland this summer to evaluate ‌possible rare earth extraction, the Nikkei newswire reported on Sunday.

reuters.com - 2026-06-13 21:49:33

Japan has secured stable oil supplies through the end of March 2028 despite the Iran war through a combination of alternative crude ​imports and stockpile releases, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Thursday, extending ‌the country's previous supply outlook by around one year.

reuters.com - 2026-06-11 06:33:54

Heading into a defining week, Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda's absence leaves the central bank with a jarring optics problem just as it seeks to cement its ​credibility as an inflation fighter and convince markets it means business.

reuters.com - 2026-06-11 03:54:00

Japan's three largest banks said on Wednesday they will jointly issue stablecoins during ​the current fiscal year ending in March ‌2027, a sign of growing momentum for digital payments in a country where cash and credit cards remain ​popular.

reuters.com - 2026-06-09 21:41:07

Japanese investors sold foreign stocks at the fastest pace in about five years in May, as caution over Middle ​East hostilities and concerns that a tech-driven market rally ‌had run too far weighed on sentiment.

reuters.com - 2026-06-08 05:18:09

Every few years, the investment community rediscovers the case for international equities. A string of outperformance relative to the S&P 500 generates a wave of allocation recommendations, money flows in, and then — historically, more often than not — U.S. exceptionalism reasserts itself and the rotation reverses.

forbes.com - 2026-06-05 00:35:10

Despite recent foreign-exchange intervention, the Japanese currency has weakened again to near the 160 threshold against the dollar, a level seen as a potential trigger for more government action.

wsj.com - 2026-06-04 21:13:00

JGBs edged higher in the morning Tokyo session, tracking overnight price gains in U.S. Treasurys.

wsj.com - 2026-06-04 20:14:00

Japan plans to rebuild between two and five ageing nuclear reactors by the 2040s and as many ​as 11 to 14 by the 2050s as it ‌aims to secure stable power supply, public broadcaster NHK reported, citing a draft policy to be presented on Friday.

reuters.com - 2026-06-04 20:12:09

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group plans to double revenue from its sales and trading unit to 800 billion yen, or about $5 billion, within the next few years as Japan's shift away from ultra-low rates drives demand for market products. Arihiro Nagata, head of the bank's global markets division, told Reuters that the business currently generates about 400 billion yen in revenue.

invezz.com - 2026-06-04 02:03:20

Asian equities fell on Thursday as renewed fighting between the United States and Iran pushed investors back towards safer assets, even as oil prices eased after Israel and Lebanon moved to implement a ceasefire. MSCI's Asia-Pacific ex-Japan index dropped 1.5%, while S&P 500 e-mini futures slipped 0.5%.

invezz.com - 2026-06-04 00:19:35

JGBs were mixed in price terms in morning Tokyo session, but may be weighed by BOJ rate-increase prospects.

wsj.com - 2026-06-03 20:20:00

The UK's blue-chip index advanced on Tuesday, supported by gains in mining-related shares as base metal prices strengthened, while energy stocks came under pressure following a decline in crude oil. Broader sentiment was also influenced by geopolitical developments, including renewed expectations of progress in US–Iran talks.

invezz.com - 2026-06-02 08:54:42

The Bank of Japan should provide a clear roadmap for policy normalisation following an anticipated interest rate increase in June to help stabilise the government bond market, according to Arihiro Nagata, global markets chief at Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group. Speaking to Reuters, Nagata said he expects the BOJ to raise interest rates at its June 15-16 policy meeting and stressed that the central bank's communication regarding future policy moves will be closely watched by financial markets.

invezz.com - 2026-06-02 02:45:11

Asian equities fell on Tuesday as doubts over a Middle East ceasefire weighed on risk appetite, offsetting optimism around artificial intelligence funding and potential listings. MSCI's Asia-Pacific index excluding Japan slipped 0.6% after a volatile open.

invezz.com - 2026-06-02 00:16:57

Japan stock have already had a record run, and one of the largest Wall Street banks believes their rally is far from over yet. Goldman Sachs strategists have raised their 12-month target for the benchmark Topix index to 4,400, indicating potential upside of more than 10% from current levels.

invezz.com - 2026-06-01 14:29:06

Japan must promote usage of yen-based stablecoins for settlement in Asia and create a legal framework to allow trading of ​crypto exchange-traded funds (ETF), a ruling party panel said in a proposal ‌to the government on Monday.

reuters.com - 2026-06-01 04:42:24

Some Japanese financial institutions have been granted access to OpenAI's GPT-5.5 model to help strengthen their defences against cyberattacks, Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said on Friday. Katayama described the development as a significant advancement for Japan's financial sector following a meeting in Tokyo with Jason Kwon, OpenAI's chief strategy officer.

invezz.com - 2026-05-29 05:22:47

Japanese banks are, in a historic shift, competing to shore up their deposit base as lending ​opportunities grow and consumers, seeking to beat inflation, shift their savings into a booming stock market.

reuters.com - 2026-05-28 03:11:48

Foreign investors continued buying Japanese equities for an eighth consecutive week through May 23, supported by easing oil prices and growing optimism around artificial intelligence-related shares. According to data released by Japan's Ministry of Finance on Thursday, foreign investors purchased a net 1.08 trillion yen ($6.77 billion) worth of Japanese stocks during the week ended May 23.

invezz.com - 2026-05-28 01:36:47

Japan Investment Corp (JIC), a state-backed fund, is considering ‌selling JSR, two people familiar with the matter said, two years after it took the maker of chipmaking materials private in a $6 billion deal.

reuters.com - 2026-05-28 00:52:52

Japan's industry ministry said on ​Wednesday that the benchmark ‌for calculating gasoline price subsidies will switch ​back to Dubai ​crude prices from Brent crude ⁠from next week.

reuters.com - 2026-05-27 04:58:55