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Yen Intervention Could Bring Growth With Japan Opportunities ETF
The recent coordinated effort by U.S. and Japanese monetary authorities to prop up the sagging yen understandably rattled global markets. While critics claim that the positive effects of the US/Japan “salvation” effort were short-lived, Japanese equities aren't worse for wear.
BOJ Deputy Gov. Himino Vows Inflation Vigilance as Rate-Hike Bets Mount
The overnight index swaps market is pricing in nearly a 90% chance of a rate increase at the upcoming Bank of Japan meeting.
Despite the Weakening Yen, Japan's Stock Market Is Outperforming. Here's How to Invest.
A weakening yen has helped to boost the country's exports. Japan's dependence on foreign oil remains a risk, however.
Takaichi Aims to Stimulate Economy With Food Tax Cut: Japanese ETFs at Play
Takaichi's food tax cut and cash aid could reshape Japan's economy, with consumer-focused sectors and Japanese ETFs drawing investor attention.
Top Nikkei 225 Index catalysts this week: yen rescue, Softbank earnings and more
The Nikkei 225 Index retreated by over 1.52% on Monday as investors reacted to several events, including the Japanese yen rescue and the upcoming corporate earnings. It dropped to 63,390, down by 12.9% from its peak this year.
BOJ holds rates at 1%, warns of underlying inflation exceeding 2% target
The decision comes as speculation continues to swirl around whether the Bank of Japan will hike rates at a faster pace.
Nikkei 225, Kospi jolt Asian markets as AI rout and Fed fears collide
Asian stocks were mixed on Thursday as investors assessed the fallout from the AI sell-off, the Federal Reserve's rate outlook and renewed tensions in the Middle East. The MSCI Asia-Pacific gauge excluding Japan was little changed after swinging between gains and losses.
Nikkei 225 Index: Kioxia earnings and other catalysts for Japan stocks this week
The Nikkei 225 Index tilted upwards on Monday, even as top technology stocks declined. It rose by 27 basis points to 64,780, up a bit from this month's low of 62,646.
Nikkei Rises 0.4%, Led by Airline, Auto Stocks
Japanese stocks were higher as fears about a further escalation of the Iran conflict ease for now.
Japan core inflation rate in June creeps up from 4-year low as higher oil prices bite
This is the first rise in core inflation since March, and was in line with the1.6% growth expected by economists polled by Reuters.
Kospi jumps 6% as Asia's battered semiconductor trade rebounds
Asian stocks rallied on Wednesday as investors returned to semiconductor shares after a bruising sell-off, taking their cue from a Wall Street rebound even as Brent crude pushed further above $91 a barrel. MSCI's Asia-Pacific gauge outside Japan gained 1.2%, while South Korea's Kospi surged more than 6% and Japan's Nikkei 225 climbed 1.9%.
Japan imports jump to record high on oil price surge, complicating BOJ policy
Japan's imports jumped to a record high in June, government data showed on Wednesday, as a weak yen and soaring oil prices drove up import costs and inflation, leaving the central bank in a policy bind.
Japan's southwestern islands on high alert as powerful Typhoon Bavi approaches
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.
Nikkei 225: bullish pattern emerges as Kioxia stock, Japan bond yields jump
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.
Israel Opposes Turkey F-35 Sale As Russia Prepares Iran Su-35 Delivery
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.
Nikkei 225 Index outlook for July: Top 4 catalysts to watch this month
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.
Nikkei 225 Index slips as Kioxia stock suffers a harsh reversal
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.
Japan Is Running Out of Options on Yen, TD's Bharadwaj Says
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.
If Japan's Interest Rates Hit 6%, 100% of Tax Revenue Goes to Debt Interest. America Could Be Next.
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.
Japan utilities welcome nuclear replacement targets, seek stronger policy support
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.