Indonesia among big losers of the end of cheap yen
The Bank of Japan’s interest rate hike, raising the benchmark rate to its highest level in 30 years,…
What to know about the possible impact of Japan’s rate hike
The Bank of Japan raised its key policy rate to a 30-year high on Friday in a widely…
Mortgage rates dip back toward year-to-date lows
Mortgage rates dropped slightly this week despite some volatility in the Treasury yields they closely track. The average…
Treasuries Fall as New Corporate Debt Follows Japan Bond Selloff
(Bloomberg) — Treasuries fell as US trading returned to normal after last week’s holiday, with a surge of…
World shares and US futures slip, while oil prices surge more than $1 a barrel
BANGKOK (AP) — U.S. futures and world shares were mostly lower Monday, with Tokyo’s benchmark falling nearly 2%…
Japan’s Households Boost Spending Despite Inflation Hit
A shopping street in Tokyo. Photographer: Toru Hanai/Bloomberg (Bloomberg) — Japan’s household spending rose for a fifth month,…
North America Set to Cut Rates as Rest of G-7 Looks On
The Marriner S. Eccles Federal Reserve building in Washington, DC. (Bloomberg) — Policymakers in Washington and Ottawa will…
IMF urges Bank of Japan to move ‘very gradually’ with rate hikes
By Leika Kihara WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The Bank of Japan must keep monetary policy loose and move very gradually…
Japan’s central bank survey shows an improved outlook for manufacturers
TOKYO (AP) — Sentiment among Japan’s large manufacturers improved for a second straight quarter, according to a closely…
Japan’s central bank survey shows an improved outlook for manufacturers
TOKYO (AP) — Sentiment among Japan’s large manufacturers improved for a second straight quarter, according to a closely…
Japan’s economy shows strain as factory output and retail sales drop
By Satoshi Sugiyama TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan’s factory output fell more than expected while retail sales declined for the…
Japan says economy recovering but US tariff impact seen in auto sector
TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan’s government said on Monday that the economy was recovering moderately but that impact from U.S.…