Kyodo News on MSN1h
Yen hits 2-month high in 151 vs. dollar on BOJ rate hike speculation
The yen hit a two-month high in the upper 151 range against the U.S. dollar Thursday in Tokyo, as speculation grows that the ...
Tokyo stocks tumble as US tariffs bring fears over trade
Japan's key stock indexes plunged over 2 percent Monday on selling fueled by fears over the adverse effect on companies after ...
Yen rises to 8-week high on BOJ hike bets, receding trade war risk
The yen climbed to an eight-week top versus the U.S. dollar on Thursday after a Bank of Japan policy board member advocated continued interest-rate hikes. The dollar hovered near the lowest level ...
Tokyo Inflation Continues to Back More BOJ Rate Hikes
Consumer inflation in the Tokyo metropolitan area picked up slightly in January, government data showed Friday, supporting ...
Stock market today: Asian stocks advance ahead of the Fed's rate decision as panic over AI fades
Asian stocks have advanced in thin Lunar New Year trading following a rebound on Wall Street driven by tech stocks as the ...
Stock market today: Global shares mostly rise while some Asian markets stay closed for holidays
Global shares mostly rose Thursday after the U.S. Federal Reserve opted not to cut interest rates for the first time since it ...
The Associated Press - Business News on MSN13d
Bank of Japan raises interest rate to about 0.5%, citing higher wages and inflation
TOKYO (AP) — The Bank of Japan raised its key interest rate to about 0.5% from 0.25% Friday, noting that inflation is holding ...
Stock market today: Asia shares mostly rise while some regional markets stay closed for holidays
Asian shares mostly rose Thursday after the U.S. Federal Reserve opted not to cut interest rates for the first time since it ...