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Japan's global defense business may be on the cusp of a big breakout
07:39pm, Wednesday, 13'th May 2026
Experts say Japan will initially export arms in areas where it's already strong, such as air defense systems and naval platforms. Global military spending hit a record of $2.89 trillion in 2025, the 1
Japan PM Takaichi to visit UK and Italy in June, NTV reports
05:42am, Wednesday, 13'th May 2026
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi plans to visit Britain and Italy before attending a Group of Seven leaders' summit in France in mid-June, broadcaster NTV reported on Wednesday, c
Japan sells foreign stocks in April amid inflation worries
04:40am, Wednesday, 13'th May 2026
Japanese investors became net sellers of foreign stocks in April for the first time in four months, as concerns over rising energy costs linked to the Iran war and broader inflation risks weighed on s
Bessent believes Japan's economy is strong as the US and Japan work on a trade deal. 💴🇯🇵
01:30pm, Tuesday, 12'th May 2026
Bessent believes Japan's economy is strong as the US and Japan work on a trade deal. 💴🇯🇵
Japan's Record Run: The Land of the Rising Returns
11:37am, Tuesday, 12'th May 2026
Japan equities are riding a historic surge, with the Nikkei 225 topping 62,000 for the first time. While the S&P 500 and Nasdaq continue to notch records, Japan is carving out its own bull market, dri
World markets face mounting risks as US-Iran tensions intensify
03:37am, Tuesday, 12'th May 2026
The prolonged conflict in the Middle East is beginning to weigh heavily on global markets, affecting currencies, fuel prices, airlines, and bond markets as investors assess the broader economic implic
Snacks giant Calbee, crunched by Iran-related ink shortage, switches to monotone packaging
11:46pm, Monday, 11'th May 2026
Japan's top maker of snacks has landed on a creative solution to conserve oil-derived input materials: it will switch its brightly coloured packaging to black and white.
World Markets Watchlist: May 11, 2026
05:27pm, Monday, 11'th May 2026
Our global markets watchlist tracks nine prominent indexes from economies around the world.
The Zacks Analyst Blog EWJ,BBJP and DXJ
10:05am, Monday, 11'th May 2026
Japan ETFs are gaining attention as strong GDP, controlled inflation and a tech rally lift the Nikkei above 62,000.
Time for Japan Equities ETFs?
12:01pm, Friday, 08'th May 2026
Japan stocks are surging on AI optimism, easing inflation fears and hopes of a patient BoJ. ETFs like EWJ, BBJP and DXJ may benefit.
"Sell in May" Is Losing Its Edge: 5 ETFs to Buy
10:01am, Friday, 08'th May 2026
"Sell in May" may no longer work. Strong earnings, AI optimism and easing Iran fears could keep markets rising in May 2026.
Meet WDIG: WisdomTree's New Rare Earth & Metals ETF
01:27pm, Thursday, 07'th May 2026
On Thursday, May 7, WisdomTree announced the debut of the WisdomTree Efficient Rare Earth Plus Strategic Metals Fund (WDIG). Available on the CBOE, the actively managed WDIG operates with a net expens
Nikkei 225 crosses 62,000 as Asian markets rally on relief hopes
11:23pm, Wednesday, 06'th May 2026
Asian markets opened Thursday with a powerful relief bid, as investors leaned into hopes that tensions in the Middle East may ease enough to keep the Strait of Hormuz open. Japan set the tone, with th
Yen Consolidates; Downside Likely Limited by Possible FX Intervention
08:41pm, Wednesday, 06'th May 2026
The yen consolidated against other G-10 and Asian currencies on the first day of trading in Tokyo following Japan's long Golden Week holidays.
World Markets Watchlist: May 4, 2026
05:33pm, Monday, 04'th May 2026
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