Nikkei falls as caution returns to Tokyo stocks
TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average fell on Thursday as investors pulled back after a powerful…
Japan current account surplus hits $24.8 billion in February
TOKYO: Japan posted a current account surplus of 3.93 trillion yen, or about $24.8…
Bank of Japan lifts rates to highest level in 30 years
TOKYO, December 20, 2025: The Bank of Japan on Friday raised its benchmark…
Japan inflation slows to 3.0% in February as subsidies return
Japan inflation slows to 3.0% in February, easing after four months of…
BOJ hikes rates to curb inflation as wages rise and yen strengthens
Japan raised its interest rate to 0.5%, the highest since 2008, citing…
U.S. dollar climbs on expectations of strong economy under Trump
The U.S. dollar index hit a two-year high as markets responded to…
Dollar climbs in 2024 on higher yields and expectations of slower rate cuts
The U.S. dollar posted strong gains in 2024, boosted by higher Treasury…
Japan’s carmakers and tech firms lead slight business confidence rise
Business confidence among Japan's manufacturers improved to 14 in December, surpassing market…
BOJ maintains 0.25% interest rate with unchanged inflation outlook
The Bank of Japan held its interest rate steady at 0.25% and…
Stable monetary policy propels Nikkei to an eight-month peak
In a significant financial development, the Nikkei, Japan's premier stock index, surged…