CashNews.co HONG KONG (AP) — Asian stocks were mixed Friday after stocks in the United States pulled closer to their records following a couple of economic reports that came in close to expectations. U.S. futures were little changed and oil prices rose. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 slipped 0.9% in morning trading to 36,491.80 after a […]
CashNews.co (Bloomberg) — For people outside of Japan who want to get into the country’s buoyant property market, one tiny local bank is helping to make that possible. Most Read from Bloomberg Tokyo Star Bank Ltd. is offering accounts and loans for non-residents to buy real estate in Japan, a service that it says has […]
CashNews.co Japan’s power utility JERA is considering an investment in a natural gas-fired power plant in Vietnam, Reuters has reported. The initiative is part of a broader trend in Asia, as countries transition from coal to cleaner fuels such as liquefied natural gas (LNG). JERA Asia’s investment decisions in LNG or gas power projects are […]
CashNews.co Asian Banking & FinanceJapan, Korea financial authorities hold in-person bilateral meetingIto and Kim exchanged views about the Corporate Value-up Program of South Korea, and Japan’s policy plan to promote itself as a leading….13 minutes ago Read More #cashnews #Japan #finance
CashNews.co By Leika Kihara TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan’s annual wholesale inflation slowed in August as the yen’s rebound weighed on import costs, data showed on Thursday, taking some pressure off the central bank to address upward price risks with near-term interest rate hikes. The corporate goods price index (CGPI), which measures the price companies charge each […]
CashNews.co (Bloomberg) — Inflation as measured by Japan’s producer prices slowed for the first time in eight months as the cost of energy-related items fell. Most Read from Bloomberg The measure of input prices for Japanese firms gained 2.5% from a year earlier in August, the Bank of Japan reported Thursday. The result missed economists’ […]
CashNews.co TOKYO — Japan has become a crucial market for global private equity firms, the head of JPMorgan Chase’s Asia-Pacific investment banking told Nikkei in a recent interview. Paul Uren said private equity firms have developed a track record of creating value and serving as a steward for Japanese companies, which has improved the perception […]
CashNews.co The second India-Japan Finance Dialogue, held last week in Tokyo, brought together top government officials and regulators to discuss cooperation about international financial issues and to strengthen bilateral financial ties. According to the Ministry of Finance, the dialogue aimed to promote collaboration between the two countries, focusing on enhancing their strategic economic relationship. The […]
CashNews.co By Nell Mackenzie LONDON (Reuters) -Trend-following hedge funds took a hit from their bets on the New Zealand dollar and Japanese stocks and bonds in August, when global markets were rattled by extreme volatility, according to Societe Generale data seen by Reuters on Tuesday. These funds finished August with long positions in Japanese government […]
CashNews.co Despite recent turbulence in global markets, Japan’s stock indices have shown resilience, with the Nikkei 225 and TOPIX Index experiencing notable fluctuations. This backdrop of economic shifts and investor sentiment offers a unique opportunity to explore lesser-known small-cap stocks that could offer potential growth. In this context, identifying a good stock often involves looking […]