Japan’s factory activity extends declines for third straight month TOKYO: Japan’s manufacturing activity contracted for a third straight month in January as export weakness persisted... Published 24 Jan, 2023 11:18am
Markets Japan finance minister warns of severe finances as BOJ struggles to contain yields TOKYO: Japan’s finances are becoming increasingly precarious, Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki warned on Monday,... Published 23 Jan, 2023 11:29am
Business & Finance Dollar climbs against yen as BOJ affirms ultra-easy policy NEW YORK: The dollar soared against the yen on Friday, on track for its largest daily gain in roughly two weeks,... Published 23 Jan, 2023 08:01am
Opinion Japan’s yen feels the heat from hard-line BOJ policy Japan’s yen, long favoured as a safe-haven and funding currency, has in recent weeks become so enmeshed in market... Published 20 Jan, 2023 06:56am
Markets BOJ may raise yield cap again by mid-year, says academic Ito TOKYO: The Bank of Japan (BOJ) may raise a cap set around its 10-year bond yield target to 0.75% or double it to... Published 19 Jan, 2023 10:55am
Business & Finance US dollar tumbles after weak data NEW YORK: The dollar dropped across the board on Wednesday after a batch of weak data that suggested the world’s... Published 19 Jan, 2023 05:58am
Business & Finance BOJ defies market bets for policy tweaks, sending yen tumbling TOKYO: The Bank of Japan on Wednesday maintained ultra-low interest rates, including a bond yield cap it was... Published 18 Jan, 2023 10:23am
Business & Finance US dollar falls vs major currencies NEW YORK: The dollar fell against most major currencies on Tuesday in choppy trading, weighed down by expectations ... Published 18 Jan, 2023 06:22am
Business & Finance Japan finance minister vows to win market confidence in debt management TOKYO: Japan will strive to maintain market confidence by conducting responsible debt management, Finance Minister... Published 17 Jan, 2023 09:58am
Business & Finance Dollar finds its footing near seven-month low SINGAPORE/LONDON: The dollar started the week on the back foot, hitting a seven-month low against a basket of major... Published 17 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Markets Tokyo stocks end lower on stronger yen TOKYO: Tokyo stocks ended lower Monday, with exporters hit hard by a stronger yen and investors cautious ahead of a... Published 16 Jan, 2023 12:03pm
Markets Aussie breaks past 70 cents for first time since August SYDNEY: The Australian dollar broke past the psychologically important level of 70 cents on Monday, buoyed by a... Published 16 Jan, 2023 10:40am
Markets Yen surges on BOJ policy shift speculations; dollar slides to seven-month low SINGAPORE: The dollar fell to a seven-month low against major peers on Monday while the yen spiked to an over... Published 16 Jan, 2023 10:33am
Markets Asian shares rise, yen climbs as BOJ battles bond bears SYDNEY: Asian shares firmed on Monday as optimism about China’s reopening offset concerns the Bank of Japan (BOJ)... Published 16 Jan, 2023 10:06am
Markets Oil near 2023 highs on Chinese demand recovery expectations LONDON: Oil prices held near this year’s highs on Monday as easing COVID restrictions in China raised expectations... Updated 16 Jan, 2023 04:50pm
Business & Finance Yen jumps, dollar edges off 7-month low NEW YORK: The yen surged on Friday, adding to earlier gains on speculation the Bank of Japan (BOJ) will revise its... Published 16 Jan, 2023 06:18am
Markets BOJ may tweak yield control this year if wage hikes broaden TOKYO: The Bank of Japan (BOJ) could tweak its yield control policy to dial back monetary stimulus this year if wage... Published 13 Jan, 2023 12:36pm
Markets Dollar wobbles after US inflation data, yen on the rise SINGAPORE: The dollar swayed on Friday as cooling US inflation raised hopes of the Federal Reserve slowing the pace... Published 13 Jan, 2023 10:46am
Markets BOJ more upbeat on regional Japan, wage prospects TOKYO: The Bank of Japan on Thursday offered a more optimistic view on the country’s economic health and pointed to... Published 12 Jan, 2023 01:28pm
Markets BOJ Kuroda: To keep easy money to meet inflation target with wage growth TOKYO: Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda said on Wednesday that the central bank would keep monetary easing in... Published 04 Jan, 2023 11:21am
Markets Yen scales seven-month high on BOJ policy shift hopes SINGAPORE: The yen spiked to a seven-month high against the US dollar on Tuesday on rising expectations that the... Updated 03 Jan, 2023 02:46pm
Business & Finance BOJ considering raising inflation forecasts to near 2% target The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is considering raising its inflation forecasts in January to show price growth close to its... Published 31 Dec, 2022 10:47am
Markets BOJ debated rising wages, fading deflation risks at Dec meeting TOKYO: Bank of Japan (BOJ) policymakers saw the need to keep ultra-low interest rates but discussed growing... Published 28 Dec, 2022 11:19am
Markets Asian shares slip as investors gauge China reopening policy SINGAPORE: Asian equities were subdued on Wednesday, while the dollar held firm, with investors looking for... Published 28 Dec, 2022 11:16am
Business & Finance US dollar may rise further vs yen despite BOJ move: Goldman NEW YORK: The Bank of Japan, which widened the trading band for 10-year Japanese government bonds (JGBs) on Tuesday,... Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am
Business & Finance Yen eases after BOJ policy tweak sparks surge NEW YORK: The yen eased in a choppy session on Wednesday, ceding some of the ground gained the previous day when a... Published 22 Dec, 2022 06:22am
Markets Yen eases as traders digest BOJ surprise policy tweak SINGAPORE: The yen hovered around a four-month high against the dollar on Wednesday as traders contemplated the... Published 21 Dec, 2022 09:56am
Markets Tokyo stocks close sharply lower TOKYO: Tokyo stocks closed sharply lower on Tuesday after the Bank of Japan made a surprise tweak to its ... Published 21 Dec, 2022 06:05am
Opinion Bank of Japan gives an inch, investors ready to claim a mile The Bank of Japan’s decision on Tuesday to adjust its policy band for bond yields, a step it said was aimed at... Published 21 Dec, 2022 06:05am
Markets Indian rupee falls on risk-off, higher US yields post BOJ policy tweak MUMBAI: The Indian rupee declined against the dollar on Tuesday after the Bank of Japan’s unexpected hawkish shift... Published 20 Dec, 2022 11:37am
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