Dollar heads for weekly gain as yen nears 160 level
The dollar headed for a weekly gain on Friday as the yen hovered near the key 160 per dollar level, keeping currency markets focused on...
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Nikkei 225 closes at record after topping 62000
TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei 225 closed at a record 62,833.84 on Thursday, rising 5.58% after climbing above 62,000 for the first time and briefly crossing 63,000 intraday, as investors...
Nikkei falls as caution returns to Tokyo stocks
TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average fell on Thursday as investors pulled back after a powerful relief rally, with renewed concern over Middle East tensions and higher oil prices...
Japan current account surplus hits $24.8 billion in February
TOKYO: Japan posted a current account surplus of 3.93 trillion yen, or about $24.8 billion, in February, as strong returns on overseas investments helped offset softer trade-related...
Bank of Japan lifts rates to highest level in 30 years
TOKYO, December 20, 2025: The Bank of Japan on Friday raised its benchmark interest rate to the highest level in three decades, marking another milestone in...
Japan raises interest rates to 0.5 percent amid inflation concerns
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) raised its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 0.5% on Friday, marking the highest level since 2008. The...
U.S. dollar index surges to two-year high as markets eye Trump return
The U.S. dollar index surged to its highest level in more than two years on Thursday, reflecting investor optimism about the U.S. economy and expectations...
Dollar strengthens in 2024 as markets brace for cautious Fed policies
The U.S. dollar ended 2024 with significant gains against most global currencies, supported by higher Treasury yields and reduced expectations for aggressive Federal Reserve rate...
Japan slips to fourth-largest economy as recession hits
Japan, a former economic powerhouse, has been displaced from its longstanding position as the world's third-largest economy by Germany. This significant shift in global economic...
Stable monetary policy propels Nikkei to an eight-month peak
In a significant financial development, the Nikkei, Japan's premier stock index, surged to an eight-month high, driven by the Bank of Japan's (BOJ) decision to...