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Nikkei hits record high as AI chip frenzy powers Japan stocks
12:10am, Wednesday, 27'th May 2026
Japan's Nikkei 225 climbed to a record high on Wednesday, as a rally in semiconductor shares outweighed weakness in banks and real estate stocks. The benchmark index rose 1.25% to 65,811.78 as of 0147
Japan set to start trade talks with Mercosur, Nikkei reports
01:26pm, Tuesday, 26'th May 2026
Japan is set to begin talks with South American trade bloc Mercosur on an economic partnership to seek alternative oil sources, critical minerals and lower auto tariffs, the Nikkei newspap
Rubio Says ‘Solid' Iran-U.S. Deal Could Happen ‘Maybe Today' As Global Markets Rise
04:30am, Monday, 25'th May 2026
While U.S. markets are closed for Memorial Day, stocks in Europe and Asia soared on Monday amid optimism about a potential end to the Iran war and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Japan's benchmark
Respite for JGBs Won't Last Long: 3-Minutes MLIV
03:15am, Monday, 25'th May 2026
Joumanna Bercetche, Tom Mackenzie and Ven Ram break down today's key themes for analysts and investors on "Bloomberg: The Opening Trade." Chapters: 00:00:00 - MLIV 00:00:03 - Potential Iran Deal, JGBs
Japanese auto exports to Middle East plunge in April as war disrupts shipping
05:42am, Thursday, 21'st May 2026
Japanese vehicle exports to the Middle East were nearly wiped out in April, government data showed on Thursday, as the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran disrupted shipping to a key region for global auto
Japan's megabanks post record profits, but analysts warn growth may slow as risks mount
02:35am, Thursday, 21'st May 2026
Earnings growth for Japanese lenders is likely to moderate as credit risks rise. Japanese banks may also need to allocate more capital to support balance-sheet expansion
Japan's Exports Accelerate But Middle East Risks Cloud Outlook
11:16pm, Wednesday, 20'th May 2026
Japan's exports grew at a faster-than-expected pace in April, as a weak yen and resilient global demand offset the negative impact of Middle East tensions.
Nikkei 225 soars as Softbank stock surges, foreigners scoop Japan shares
10:55pm, Wednesday, 20'th May 2026
The Nikkei 225 Index surged by over 3.5% today, May 21, its best day in weeks, helped by numerous catalysts, including the potential US-Iran deal, foreign buying of Japanese stocks, and the soaring So
One in three Japan firms using or considering AI robots: Reuters poll
07:02pm, Wednesday, 20'th May 2026
One-third of Japanese companies are already using or considering deploying AI-powered robots, with automakers and other transportation equipment manufacturers leading the way, a Reuters survey show
Europe Remains Critical To Our Defense And To Securing The Free World
06:20am, Wednesday, 20'th May 2026
Contrary to what some Trump officials believe, Europe remains critical to our defense and, indeed, to securing the Free World. Therefore, the sudden, unexpected cancellation of a U.S. Army armor briga
Goldman Sachs says AI and energy resilience are creating a North-South divide in Asian markets
08:46pm, Tuesday, 19'th May 2026
Investors are focusing on AI developments in North Asia. China is coming out of more than three years of deflation measured by the producer price index.
Japan, China lead foreign government retreat from U.S. Treasuries as Gulf War fallout stokes currency fears
04:59am, Tuesday, 19'th May 2026
China reduced its stash of Treasury to $652.3 billion, the lowest level since September 2008. Japan, the single largest foreign holder, shed approximately $47 billion to $1.191 trillion.
Japan's economy grows at an annualized 2.1% rate in the first quarter, beating expectations
07:58pm, Monday, 18'th May 2026
GDP rose by 2.1% on an annualised basis, compared with Reuters-polled analysts' average estimate of 1.7%, and against the 1.3% in the previous quarter. On a quarter-on-quarter basis, the economy expan
The Yen Is Wobbly. What It Means for Japan.
10:53am, Thursday, 14'th May 2026
The U.S. and Japan jointly worry about the yen, which is showing increased weakness. How to buttress the currency is another matter.
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
