Japan’s currency has dropped to ¥153.73 against the dollar, its weakest level in a week and lagging all major peers. Read more
The Japanese currency has rallied more than 2% this week, heading for the biggest gain since late November. Read more
Kato spoke as the world braces for first salvo in Trump’s tariff war, with general levies of 25% on Canada and Mexico and 10% on China. Read more
Some operators have partnered with department stores, while others have use AI to determine the value of vintage luxury goods. Read more
The quarter-point increase, which took the main rate to 0.5%, was probably the most telegraphed this century. Read more
Exports measured in value gained 2.8% from a year ago led by chip-making machinery and semiconductor parts, although shipments fell in terms of volume. Read more
Instead of the Bank of Japan’s actions strengthening the yen as once hoped, recent steps have only caused further weakening. Read more
Any further changes in expectations over the trajectory of rates in the U.S. or Japan could sharply ramp up speculation of renewed intervention. Read more
A slew of obstacles are jeopardizing Tokyo’s pursuit of raising defense spending to 2% of gross domestic product by fiscal 2027. Read more
The Bank of Japan governor is sticking to his view that the central bank needs to keep monitoring risks for the economy. Read more