thejapantimes , 1 day ago to random The yen is likely to strengthen as investors gain a clearer understanding of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s fiscal stance, according to a former Japanese currency czar. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/02/13/markets/japan-ex-forex-chief-yen/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #markets #forex #currencies #yen #financeministry
The yen is likely to strengthen as investors gain a clearer understanding of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s fiscal stance, according to a former Japanese currency czar. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/02/13/markets/japan-ex-forex-chief-yen/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #markets #forex #currencies #yen #financeministry
thejapantimes , 1 day ago to random China was long a lucrative market for Germany Inc., but the Asian giant’s rise in high-tech fields has put the heat on Europe’s industrial powerhouse and its companies, big and small. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/02/13/markets/germany-struggles-china-rival/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #markets #china #germany #trade
China was long a lucrative market for Germany Inc., but the Asian giant’s rise in high-tech fields has put the heat on Europe’s industrial powerhouse and its companies, big and small. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/02/13/markets/germany-struggles-china-rival/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #markets #china #germany #trade
thejapantimes , 2 days ago to random The yen strengthened decisively after a strong showing by LDP boosts confidence, while the Nikkei 225 stock average hit another record and broke 58,000 for the first time. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/02/12/markets/yen-nikkei-up/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #markets #tse #nikkei #stocks #yen #bonds #japaneseeconomy
The yen strengthened decisively after a strong showing by LDP boosts confidence, while the Nikkei 225 stock average hit another record and broke 58,000 for the first time. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/02/12/markets/yen-nikkei-up/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #markets #tse #nikkei #stocks #yen #bonds #japaneseeconomy
thejapantimes , 2 days ago to random Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s landslide election win saw a largely positive initial response from investors. But they remain wary of another market meltdown over her expansive spending plans. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/02/12/markets/bond-market-wary-takaichi-spending/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #markets #bonds #japaneseeconomy #sanaetakaichi #debt #boj #taxes #consumptiontax
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s landslide election win saw a largely positive initial response from investors. But they remain wary of another market meltdown over her expansive spending plans. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/02/12/markets/bond-market-wary-takaichi-spending/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #markets #bonds #japaneseeconomy #sanaetakaichi #debt #boj #taxes #consumptiontax
thejapantimes , 3 days ago to random The carry trade in the yen is “a ticking time bomb,” with the popular hedge-fund strategy vulnerable to a massive unwind, according to BCA Research analysts. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/02/11/markets/yen-carry-trade-time-bomb/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #markets #yen #forex #currencies
The carry trade in the yen is “a ticking time bomb,” with the popular hedge-fund strategy vulnerable to a massive unwind, according to BCA Research analysts. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/02/11/markets/yen-carry-trade-time-bomb/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #markets #yen #forex #currencies
thejapantimes , 6 days ago to random Nikkei 225 hit a record after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's big win on Sunday, with the benchmark index up more than 5% in the first 30 minutes of trade on Monday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/02/09/markets/nikkei-takaichi-record/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #markets #sanaetakaichi #diet #ldp #tse #nikkei #stocks #2026lowerhouseelection
Nikkei 225 hit a record after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's big win on Sunday, with the benchmark index up more than 5% in the first 30 minutes of trade on Monday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/02/09/markets/nikkei-takaichi-record/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #markets #sanaetakaichi #diet #ldp #tse #nikkei #stocks #2026lowerhouseelection
thejapantimes , 8 days ago to random The Dow surged above 50,000 points for the first time Friday, shrugging off worries connected to AI companies while traders focused on the prospects for U.S. growth and Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/02/07/markets/dow-above-50000-first-time/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #markets #us #stocks
The Dow surged above 50,000 points for the first time Friday, shrugging off worries connected to AI companies while traders focused on the prospects for U.S. growth and Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/02/07/markets/dow-above-50000-first-time/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #markets #us #stocks
thejapantimes , 9 days ago to random Turmoil in the cryptocurrency market is weighing down shares of companies that hold bitcoin and other digital assets on their balance sheets, raising concerns over possible broader strains in the sector. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/02/06/markets/bitcoin-slump/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #markets #bitcoin #cryptocurrencies #us #donaldtrump
Turmoil in the cryptocurrency market is weighing down shares of companies that hold bitcoin and other digital assets on their balance sheets, raising concerns over possible broader strains in the sector. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/02/06/markets/bitcoin-slump/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #markets #bitcoin #cryptocurrencies #us #donaldtrump
thejapantimes , 9 days ago to random Investors are positioning for a decisive election victory by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, betting that a strong mandate will allow her to consolidate power and push expansive fiscal policies. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/02/05/markets/stock-bets-on-big-takaichi-win/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #markets #stocks #japaneseeconomy #sanaetakaichi #2026lowerhouseelection
Investors are positioning for a decisive election victory by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, betting that a strong mandate will allow her to consolidate power and push expansive fiscal policies. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/02/05/markets/stock-bets-on-big-takaichi-win/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #markets #stocks #japaneseeconomy #sanaetakaichi #2026lowerhouseelection
thejapantimes , 10 days ago to random South Korea’s efforts to stabilize its currency face a major obstacle at home — the record appetite of its retail investors for U.S. stocks that is fueling dollar demand as the won languishes at 17-year lows. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/02/05/markets/korea-fx-stability-wall-street-mania/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #markets #southkorea #forex #stocks
South Korea’s efforts to stabilize its currency face a major obstacle at home — the record appetite of its retail investors for U.S. stocks that is fueling dollar demand as the won languishes at 17-year lows. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/02/05/markets/korea-fx-stability-wall-street-mania/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #markets #southkorea #forex #stocks
thejapantimes , 10 days ago to random Japan’s long experiment with massive government debt and suppressed interest rates is unraveling as inflation returns, bond yields rise and the yen weakens. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2026/02/04/japan/japan-bond-markets-warning-for-america/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #japan #bonds #markets #fed #boj #inflation #monetarypolicy #japaneseeconomy #useconomy
Japan’s long experiment with massive government debt and suppressed interest rates is unraveling as inflation returns, bond yields rise and the yen weakens. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2026/02/04/japan/japan-bond-markets-warning-for-america/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #japan #bonds #markets #fed #boj #inflation #monetarypolicy #japaneseeconomy #useconomy
thejapantimes , 11 days ago to random Investors are stepping up bold wagers on Hungary’s stocks, bonds and currency amid the possibility of opposition party Tisza beating veteran Prime Minister Viktor Orban. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/02/04/hungary-trade-orban-election/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #hungary #viktororban #markets
Investors are stepping up bold wagers on Hungary’s stocks, bonds and currency amid the possibility of opposition party Tisza beating veteran Prime Minister Viktor Orban. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/02/04/hungary-trade-orban-election/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #hungary #viktororban #markets
thejapantimes , 11 days ago to random The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average closed at a new high in Tokyo as strong earnings from the tech and finance sectors drove up optimism, and as a recovery in gold prices revived risk appetite across Asia. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/02/03/markets/nikkei-close-high/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #markets #japaneseeconomy #nikkei #topix #tech #banks #ai
The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average closed at a new high in Tokyo as strong earnings from the tech and finance sectors drove up optimism, and as a recovery in gold prices revived risk appetite across Asia. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/02/03/markets/nikkei-close-high/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #markets #japaneseeconomy #nikkei #topix #tech #banks #ai
thejapantimes , 12 days ago to random The yen slid Monday after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said a weak currency can be a major opportunity for export industries, cooling speculation that her government is poised to intervene to support the yen. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/02/02/markets/yen-drops-japan-pm-takaichi-remark/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #markets #yen #dollar #forex #japaneseeconomy #sanaetakaichi
The yen slid Monday after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said a weak currency can be a major opportunity for export industries, cooling speculation that her government is poised to intervene to support the yen. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/02/02/markets/yen-drops-japan-pm-takaichi-remark/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #markets #yen #dollar #forex #japaneseeconomy #sanaetakaichi
thejapantimes , 12 days ago to random Black pork, known for its fattier and more tender texture, is finding favor in China and proving a lifeline for the country's beleaguered pork producers. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/02/02/markets/western-pork-china-black-pigs/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #markets #pork #china
Black pork, known for its fattier and more tender texture, is finding favor in China and proving a lifeline for the country's beleaguered pork producers. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/02/02/markets/western-pork-china-black-pigs/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #markets #pork #china
thejapantimes , 13 days ago to random Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has talked up the benefits of a weaker yen in a speech, adopting a tone at odds with the Finance Ministry, which has refused to rule out countering excessive foreign exchange volatility. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/02/01/markets/sanae-takaichi-weaker-yen/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #markets #sanaetakaichi #yen #japaneseeconomy #financeministry #2026lowerhouseelection
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has talked up the benefits of a weaker yen in a speech, adopting a tone at odds with the Finance Ministry, which has refused to rule out countering excessive foreign exchange volatility. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/02/01/markets/sanae-takaichi-weaker-yen/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #markets #sanaetakaichi #yen #japaneseeconomy #financeministry #2026lowerhouseelection
thejapantimes , 14 days ago to random Japan has managed to secure breathing space for the yen without intervening in markets this month, an indication of short-term success for modified tactics that lean heavily on the U.S. fear factor. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/01/31/markets/japan-yen-breathing-room/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #markets #japaneseeconomy #yen #sanaetakaichi #us
Japan has managed to secure breathing space for the yen without intervening in markets this month, an indication of short-term success for modified tactics that lean heavily on the U.S. fear factor. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/01/31/markets/japan-yen-breathing-room/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #markets #japaneseeconomy #yen #sanaetakaichi #us
thejapantimes , 15 days ago to random The leader of one of Japan’s biggest business groups representing smaller firms called on the government to take more action on currencies, warning that the weak yen is squeezing smaller companies. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/01/30/markets/business-leader-yen-rate/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #markets #bankofjapan #yen #dollar #forex #wages #jobs
The leader of one of Japan’s biggest business groups representing smaller firms called on the government to take more action on currencies, warning that the weak yen is squeezing smaller companies. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/01/30/markets/business-leader-yen-rate/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #markets #bankofjapan #yen #dollar #forex #wages #jobs
thejapantimes , 15 days ago to random The extraordinary run-up in gold prices has brought unexpected windfalls to millions of Vietnamese, but it has also made traditional wedding gifts unaffordable and all but ended the informal gold mortgage system. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/01/30/markets/vietnam-soaring-gold-crushing-weight/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #markets #vietnam #gold #debt #banks
The extraordinary run-up in gold prices has brought unexpected windfalls to millions of Vietnamese, but it has also made traditional wedding gifts unaffordable and all but ended the informal gold mortgage system. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/01/30/markets/vietnam-soaring-gold-crushing-weight/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #markets #vietnam #gold #debt #banks
thejapantimes , 16 days ago to random Traders are questioning how effective Japan could be if it were to intervene alone to support the yen, after Scott Bessent cast doubt on the prospect of coordinated action. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/01/29/markets/japan-solo-intervention-ineffective/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #markets #boj #yen #dollar #japaneseeconomy #financeministry #scottbessent
Traders are questioning how effective Japan could be if it were to intervene alone to support the yen, after Scott Bessent cast doubt on the prospect of coordinated action. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/01/29/markets/japan-solo-intervention-ineffective/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #markets #boj #yen #dollar #japaneseeconomy #financeministry #scottbessent
thejapantimes , 18 days ago to random Coordinated intervention chatter changes the bet on the yen as the U.S., in theory, has unlimited dollars at its disposal. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/01/27/markets/coordinated-yen-intervention/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #markets #yen #sanaetakaichi #us #forex
Coordinated intervention chatter changes the bet on the yen as the U.S., in theory, has unlimited dollars at its disposal. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/01/27/markets/coordinated-yen-intervention/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #markets #yen #sanaetakaichi #us #forex
thejapantimes , 19 days ago to random The yen has gained amid broad weakness in the dollar as traders remained on heightened alert over Japanese intervention to halt the currency’s recent slide. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/01/26/markets/yen-extends-gains-dollar-pressure/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #markets #yen #forex #currencies #bonds
The yen has gained amid broad weakness in the dollar as traders remained on heightened alert over Japanese intervention to halt the currency’s recent slide. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/01/26/markets/yen-extends-gains-dollar-pressure/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #markets #yen #forex #currencies #bonds
thejapantimes , 19 days ago to random Japanese shares’ ascent to record highs at the start of the year has reinforced a Fidelity International fund manager’s preference for smaller AI-related companies that still look affordable. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/01/26/markets/fidelity-fund-ai-japan/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #markets #stocks #topix #ai #fujibo
Japanese shares’ ascent to record highs at the start of the year has reinforced a Fidelity International fund manager’s preference for smaller AI-related companies that still look affordable. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/01/26/markets/fidelity-fund-ai-japan/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #markets #stocks #topix #ai #fujibo
thejapantimes , 20 days ago to random Canada won’t be derailed in its efforts to diversify trade away from the U.S. despite the latest threats from the Trump administration, Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand said. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/01/26/markets/canada-trade-pivot-energy-india/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #markets #canada #india #trade #markcarney #us #donaldtrump #trade #tariffs #republicans
Canada won’t be derailed in its efforts to diversify trade away from the U.S. despite the latest threats from the Trump administration, Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand said. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/01/26/markets/canada-trade-pivot-energy-india/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #markets #canada #india #trade #markcarney #us #donaldtrump #trade #tariffs #republicans
thejapantimes , 22 days ago to random From the start of the year, Japanese stocks surged on bets that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi would cement power through a snap election and then ramp up spending. Then on Tuesday, the so-called Takaichi trade unraveled. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/01/24/markets/japan-bond-market-stock-bulls/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #markets #jgbs #stocks #japaneseeconomy #sanaetakaichi
From the start of the year, Japanese stocks surged on bets that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi would cement power through a snap election and then ramp up spending. Then on Tuesday, the so-called Takaichi trade unraveled. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/01/24/markets/japan-bond-market-stock-bulls/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #markets #jgbs #stocks #japaneseeconomy #sanaetakaichi