Japan core inflation rate in June creeps up from 4-year low as higher oil prices bite
This is the first rise in core inflation since March, and was in line with the1.6% growth expected by economists polled by Reuters.
Kospi jumps 6% as Asia's battered semiconductor trade rebounds
Asian stocks rallied on Wednesday as investors returned to semiconductor shares after a bruising sell-off, taking their cue from a Wall Street rebound even as Brent crude pushed further above $91 a barrel. MSCI's Asia-Pacific gauge outside Japan gained 1.2%, while South Korea's Kospi surged more than 6% and Japan's Nikkei 225 climbed 1.9%.
Japan's southwestern islands on high alert as powerful Typhoon Bavi approaches
A large and powerful typhoon approached a remote chain of islands in Japan's southwest on Friday, prompting authorities to warn of violent winds, torrential rain, landslides and flooding in what could be the region's most destructive storm in years.
Israel Opposes Turkey F-35 Sale As Russia Prepares Iran Su-35 Delivery
With indications that President Donald Trump will support lifting the ban on selling F-35 Lightning II stealth strike fighters to Turkey, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has predictably expressed opposition. While a delivery of the fifth-generation combat aircraft to Turkey likely isn't imminent even if swiftly approved, Russia, meanwhile, seems to have made progress in manufacturing the first batch of 4.5-generation Su-35 Flanker fighters Iran ordered years ago.
FX Traders On Edge as MOF Ponders Surprise Intervention Tactics
Reports that Japan's Ministry of Finance is abandoning its custom of telegraphing intervention risks and may instead enter the FX market to surprise market participants, has traders on edge.
Nikkei 225 Index outlook for July: Top 4 catalysts to watch this month
The Nikkei 225 Index has sold off recently as investors book profits following its strong rally to the all-time high of 72,781 in June. It was trading at 69,190 on Thursday, up by 37% this year.
Nikkei 225 Index slips as Kioxia stock suffers a harsh reversal
The Nikkei 225 Index has slumped over the past two consecutive days, reaching a low of 68,863 as fears of a technology bubble intensify. It has slipped by 5.5% from its high this week, with key technology companies in the red.
Top Japan Official Reaffirms Readiness to Bolster Yen
Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara reaffirmed that officials will step in as needed to support the yen.
If Japan's Interest Rates Hit 6%, 100% of Tax Revenue Goes to Debt Interest. America Could Be Next.
On a recent episode of The Peter Schiff Show Podcast , longtime gold bull and dollar bear Peter Schiff laid out a sovereign debt scenario for Japan that he believes is a dress rehearsal for the United States.
Japan utilities welcome nuclear replacement targets, seek stronger policy support
Japan's power industry welcomed the government's roadmap for the future replacement of nuclear reactors as a key step towards securing the workforce and supply chains needed to sustain the sector, but its top lobbyist on Friday called for greater policy support to encourage investment.
Yen Strengthens Amid FX Intervention Risks
The yen strengthened against other G-10 and Asian currencies amid risks of potential FX intervention by Japanese authorities.
Japan bank lobby warns of potential service disruptions due to AI-enabled cyberattacks
Japanese lenders may be forced to suspend services such as ATMs and online banking if sophisticated AI models end up posing a serious threat to the banking system, said the chair of the country's banking lobby.
