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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.
Japan PM Takaichi set for talks with Australia's Albanese on energy security
09:19pm, Sunday, 03'rd May 2026
Japan Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is set to hold talks in Canberra on Monday with Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese, at which energy security and rare earths cooperation are likely to be
Japan just put a ‘Band-Aid' on the yen. Why high oil prices could soon rip it off.
07:30am, Saturday, 02'nd May 2026
Concerns about high oil prices are adding to inflation fears in Japan, as the BOJ just moved to rescue the yen from a roughly 40-year low.
Japan signs first $2.2 billion loan under $550 billion US investment pledge
03:23am, Friday, 01'st May 2026
Japan has signed a $2.2 billion loan agreement for the first batch of projects under its $550 billion U.S. investment pledge, kicking off financing tied to a trade deal that cut U.S. tariffs on
Japan yen surges 2%; officials issue strongest intervention warning yet
07:14am, Thursday, 30'th Apr 2026
The Japanese yen surged on Thursday, following stark warnings from Tokyo officials, including the finance minister, that intervention to prop up the currency could be imminent.
Japan's ANA, JAL say Middle East war lifts fuel costs, no immediate supply issues
06:28am, Thursday, 30'th Apr 2026
Japan's two biggest airlines, ANA Holdings and Japan Airlines (JAL), said on Thursday the Middle East conflict is keeping fuel costs elevated and the outlook uncertain.
Japan mulls $3.1 billion in summer power subsidies as energy costs rise, source says
12:20am, Thursday, 30'th Apr 2026
Japan's government is considering reviving subsidies for electricity and natural gas for three months from July, a source with direct knowledge of the matter said, as it braces for higher energy
JGBs Fall, Tracking Declines in U.S. Treasurys
09:14pm, Wednesday, 29'th Apr 2026
JGBs fell in early Tokyo trade, tracking overnight price declines in U.S.
Japan government weighs golden share to maintain Tepco oversight, TV Tokyo says
12:00am, Tuesday, 28'th Apr 2026
The Japanese government is considering a "golden share" plan for Tokyo Electric Power Co (Tepco) that would give it veto rights over key decisions as the utility seeks partners, TV Tokyo r
Japan PM sees no need for now to compile extra budget
08:55pm, Sunday, 26'th Apr 2026
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Monday she did not see a need "for now" to compile a supplementary budget aimed at cushioning the economic blow from the Middle East co
Buffett Boosts Stakes in Japan: ETFs to Play
11:01am, Thursday, 28'th Aug 2025
Berkshire's higher stakes in Mitsubishi and Mitsui spark a rally in Japan's trading houses. ETFs like FJP, EWJV, DFJ, SCJ, FLJH are likely to benefit.
ETFs in Focus Amid Japan's Soaring Bond Yields
09:01am, Thursday, 29'th May 2025
Japan's bond market is causing ripples across global financial markets, with rising long-dated government bond yields threatening to trigger capital flight from the United States and unwind the popula
SCJ: Japanese Equities Look Intriguing
10:23am, Friday, 14'th Feb 2025
Japanese equities have underperformed globally since 2011. The MSCI Japan Small-Cap Index only outperformed the MSCI World Small Cap Index in four years since 2011. Japan's economy has faced significa
Japan In The Spotlight; Blockchain In AI's Shadow
10:30pm, Friday, 31'st Jan 2025
As the global private equity industry took tentative steps toward recovery in 2024, Japan raced ahead. The value of private equity investment in Japan jumped nearly 41% over the prior-year total in 20
Country Small-Cap ETFs
02:27pm, Tuesday, 20'th Aug 2024
India small-caps only recently took the lead on the US, with a big jump higher over the last 18 months or so. Small-caps in other countries have been poor options for US investors relative to owning s
