Iran crisis jolts Japan bond yields, muddies BOJ rate outlookMarket expectations for Japanese bond yields and the central bank's next rate increase have been thrown into disarray as investors fear an ...
02 Mar, 2026, 04.21 PM IST
World's first yen-pegged stablecoin debuts in JapanA Japanese startup, JPYC, said it will begin issuing stablecoins that are fully convertible to the yen and backed by domestic savings and J...
27 Oct, 2025, 09.32 AM IST
Global economy takes Trump shocks in stride, for nowDespite initial fears of economic disruption under President Trump, the global economy shows resilience. Deals with Europe and Asia are in ...
19 Sep, 2025, 10.47 AM IST
Benchmark JGBs rally after auction shows strong demandJapanese government bonds saw a surge after a successful auction. Demand for the 10-year notes was the highest in almost two years. Bank of...
02 Sep, 2025, 10.11 AM IST
Yen set for best January in seven years as rates path divergeThe yen is poised for its best monthly start of the year since 2018, due to expectations the Bank of Japan will continue raising rates. Mea...
31 Jan, 2025, 07.32 AM IST
Asian equities fall as Samsung, SK Hynix weighA gauge of Asian shares fell after two daily advances, and despite gains for Australian equities. Markets in mainland China, Hong Kong and ...
31 Jan, 2025, 06.31 AM IST
Take Five: We've been expecting you, Mr TrumpDonald Trump's return to the White House is anticipated to impact markets, global trade, and international relations. Investors await his e...
20 Jan, 2025, 01.19 PM IST
Bank of Japan set to raise rates, Trump permittingAfter decades of weak prices and feeble economic growth, Japan appears close to achieving stable inflation with solid wage growth, enabling...
20 Jan, 2025, 05.51 AM IST
US inflation relief dents dollar, yen gains ahead of BOJThe yen was the biggest major mover on the dollar overnight, rising about 1% and extending gains in Asia, as inflation relief in the U.S. r...
16 Jan, 2025, 07.52 AM IST
BOJ keeps ultra-low rates, gives few clues on when it might hikeThe Bank of Japan kept interest rates unchanged on Thursday and its governor offered few clues on how soon it could push up borrowing costs...
19 Dec, 2024, 03.31 PM IST
Japan’s exports fall most since 2021 amid global slowdownThe trade deficit narrowed to ¥294.3 billion. These results suggest limited support from external demand for Japan’s economy in the third q...
17 Oct, 2024, 09.48 AM IST
5 world market themes for the week aheadU.S. jobs numbers and the Federal Reserve's potential interest rate cuts dominate market discussions. France grapples with political turmoi...
31 Aug, 2024, 09.15 AM IST
US dollar gains after stronger-than-expected services sector dataThe Institute for Supply Management said its nonmanufacturing purchasing managers index rose to 53.8 last month from 49.4 in April. May's r...
05 Jun, 2024, 11.24 PM IST
Dollar finds footing as traders turn to US services dataThe dollar steadied as traders awaited an interest rate decision in Canada and U.S. services data. The yen received a boost after reports o...
05 Jun, 2024, 08.00 AM IST
How the Bank of Japan's plan for a smooth stimulus exit stumbledInflation was slowing more than expected, complicating the central bank's plan to end negative interest rates by March or April and then fo...
20 Mar, 2024, 08.21 AM IST
Can India's central bank be a lone wolf on policy measures as US mulls rate cut?The MPC) expected to keep benchmark lending rates unchanged for the fifth consecutive time. The relatively favorable macroeconomic indicato...
07 Dec, 2023, 05.13 PM IST
Sebi chief Ajay Tyagi named among world's top 10 regulatorsTyagi, who took over the reins of Sebi in March this year, has been ranked at the seventh position among the top 10 regulators worldwide.
25 Sep, 2017, 09.03 PM IST