Financial Insights That Matter Japan’s new vehicle market finished 2024 on a weak note, with sales falling by over 9% to 329,786 units in December from 362,839 units a year earlier, according to registration data released by the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association. December’s decline caps off a year of severe disruption for the country’s automotive […]
Business RecorderJapan’s economy minister vows to coordinate policy with BOJTOKYO: Japan's government will closely coordinate policy with the central bank as the economy is at a critical stage….2 hours ago #JapanFinance
Financial Insights That Matter Business RecorderJapan’s economy minister vows to coordinate policy with BOJTOKYO: Japan’s government will closely coordinate policy with the central bank as the economy is at a critical stage….2 hours ago Boost Your Financial Knowledge and Achieve Stability Discover a growing online community dedicated to delivering financial news, tips, and strategies designed […]
Japan’s SMFG to boost U.S. investment with eye on second Trump term #JapanFinance
Financial Insights That Matter TOKYO — Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group will ramp up investments in the U.S. in the coming years, eyeing an increase in corporate activity there after Donald Trump returns to the White House, SMFG Group CEO Toru Nakashima told Nikkei in an interview. Edited excerpts from the interview follow. if(“undefined”!=typeof window&&”undefined”!=typeof […]
Spiking yields puncture risk appetite, Japan warns on yen #JapanFinance
Financial Insights That Matter By Jamie McGeever (Reuters) – A look at the day ahead in Asian markets. Investors go into Wednesday’s market trading in Asia with their appetite for risk smothered by the rise in global bond yields. As ever, U.S. Treasury yields are front and center for markets that are more exposed than […]
Japan warns on speculative FX moves after yen hits six month low #JapanFinance
Financial Insights That Matter Japan flagged its concern over sudden and one-sided moves in the currency market in its first warning to speculators in 2025 after the yen hit its lowest level since July. “We will take appropriate action if there are excessive movements in the currency market,” Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato told reporters Tuesday, […]
The Killeen Daily HeraldStock market today: Nvidia and other tech stocks pull Wall Street higherRising technology stocks helped U.S. indexes recover more of their holiday-season slide that bridged the new year..2 days ago #JapanFinance
Financial Insights That Matter The Killeen Daily HeraldStock market today: Nvidia and other tech stocks pull Wall Street higherRising technology stocks helped U.S. indexes recover more of their holiday-season slide that bridged the new year..2 days ago Boost Your Financial Knowledge and Achieve Stability Discover a growing online community dedicated to delivering financial news, tips, […]
Japan warns of intervention to support yen #JapanFinance
Financial Insights That Matter The yen is trading quietly on Tuesday. Early in the North American session, USD/JPY is trading at 157.68, up 0.07% on the day. Earlier in the day, USD/JPY rose as high as 158.41, its highest level since July. The Bank of Japan has been moving slowly towards normalization of its monetary […]
Apollo to boost staffing for Japan and Asia wealth, top regional exec says #JapanFinance
Financial Insights That Matter By Selena Li and Kane Wu HONG KONG (Reuters) – Apollo Global Management plans to expand in Japan and add staff to its Asia wealth business, its regional top executive said, as global investment firms pump more resources into the region to capitalise on a surge in deals and assets. The […]
Recap – Japan’s Finance Minister warns against speculative yen selling #JapanFinance
Financial Insights That Matter USD/JPY has dribbled off its session high after verbal intervention remarks. Japan’s Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato reiterated concerns about speculative yen selling as the currency hit 158.40 per dollar. This is not far from 160, a level that triggered intervention six months ago. Speaking at a press conference, Kato emphasized that […]
PM Chinh calls on Japan to increase new-generation ODA for Vietnam #JapanFinance
Financial Insights That Matter January 9, 2025 HANOI – Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính has called on Japan to promote financial support and new-generation official development assistance (ODA) for Việt Nam to implement strategic infrastructure projects with transformative potential like the North – South high-speed railway, nuclear power, and urban rail systems in Hà Nội […]