Dollar heads for weekly gain as yen nears 160 level
Dollar heads for a weekly gain as the yen nears 160 per dollar, with Japan intervention data and rate gaps in global market focus....
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Nikkei 225 closes at record after topping 62000
Nikkei 225 ended at a record high after a holiday break, with semiconductor-linked stocks leading gains across Tokyo equities on Thursday....
Nikkei falls as caution returns to Tokyo stocks
TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average fell on Thursday as investors pulled back after a powerful relief rally, with renewed concern over Middle East tensions and higher oil prices...
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 billion, in February, as strong returns on overseas investments helped offset softer trade-related...
Bank of Japan lifts rates to highest level in 30 years
TOKYO, December 20, 2025: The Bank of Japan on Friday raised its benchmark interest rate to the highest level in three decades, marking another milestone in...
CPI growth softens in February as Japan inflation hits 3.0%
Japan inflation slows to 3.0% in February, easing after four months of acceleration due to renewed state energy subsidies....
Japan raises interest rates to 0.5 percent amid inflation concerns
Japan raised its interest rate to 0.5%, the highest since 2008, citing inflation and wage growth, signaling a shift in the Bank of Japan’s long-standing...
Strong U.S. growth and Fed policies drive dollar to multi-year highs
The U.S. dollar index hit a two-year high as markets responded to optimism over Donald Trump’s policies and resilient economic performance in 2025....
Dollar strengthens in 2024 as markets brace for cautious Fed policies
The U.S. dollar posted strong gains in 2024, boosted by higher Treasury yields and a cautious Fed policy outlook, while markets braced for economic shifts...
Japan’s big manufacturers show improved confidence in December
Business confidence among Japan's manufacturers improved to 14 in December, surpassing market forecasts, while nonmanufacturers' sentiment declined slightly, highlighting mixed economic signals....