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Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets / ANALYSIS
Jan 4, 2019
Yen's recent surge a red flag for world markets and global economy in 2019
A gradual rise by the yen in recent weeks culminated in a dramatic surge — firing a warning shot for world markets and the global economy in 2019.
BUSINESS / Markets / CURRENCY MARKET
Oct 3, 2018
Dollar slightly firmer around ¥113.90 in late Tokyo trading
The dollar was slightly higher around ¥113.90 in Tokyo trading late Wednesday after overcoming early weakness thanks to higher long-term U.S. interest rates.
BUSINESS / Markets / CURRENCY MARKET
Sep 26, 2018
Dollar slightly weaker below ¥112.90 in late Tokyo trading
The dollar was slightly weaker below ¥112.90 in late Tokyo trading Wednesday, with traders retreating to the sidelines to see the outcome of the U.S. Federal Reserve's policy meeting that ends later in the day.
BUSINESS / Markets
Sep 24, 2018
Yen jumps briefly as China cancels trade talks with U.S. as Trump tariffs loom
The safe-haven Japanese yen briefly blipped higher on Monday as investors reacted to news that China had canceled trade talks with the United States just as the latest round of tariffs are set to take effect.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
Sep 16, 2018
Tourists targeted to shore up popularity of dwindling ¥2,000 bill
Despite a much-heralded debut 18 years ago, ¥2,000 bills failed to find wide appeal, and sightings have recently become scarce. But the government is hoping to turn that around.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
Sep 16, 2018
Demand for lowly ¥1 coin sinks as consumers take to cashless transactions
As consumers increasingly choose to make payments for purchases with e-money or credit card, the number of u00a51 coins in circulation has fallen sharply.
BUSINESS / Markets / CURRENCY MARKET
Sep 4, 2018
Dollar rises above ¥111.40 in late Tokyo trading
The dollar rose above ¥111.40 in late Tokyo trading Tuesday, jacked up by higher U.S. long-term interest rates.
BUSINESS / Markets / CURRENCY MARKET
Aug 29, 2018
Dollar slightly firmer near ¥111.20 in late Tokyo trades
The dollar was firmer near ¥111.20 in Tokyo trading late Wednesday, after trimming earlier gains in tandem with Japan's benchmark Nikkei stock average.
BUSINESS / Markets / CURRENCY MARKET
Aug 15, 2018
Dollar firmer above ¥111.30 in late Tokyo trading amid risk-averse mood due to the Turkish economic crisis
The dollar was firmer above ¥111.30 in late Tokyo trading on Wednesday as a risk-averse mood associated with the Turkish economic crisis eased somewhat.
BUSINESS / Markets / CURRENCY MARKET
Aug 8, 2018
Dollar dragged down by slides in Japanese stocks, falls below ¥111 in Tokyo
The dollar fell below ¥111 in Tokyo trading late Wednesday, dragged down by slides in Japanese and Chinese stocks.
BUSINESS / Markets / CURRENCY MARKET
Jul 20, 2018
Dollar softens to around ¥112.40 in Tokyo after Trump expresses concern about currency's strength
The dollar was weaker around ¥112.40 in Tokyo trading late Friday, affected by U.S. President Donald Trump's comments Thursday showing concern about the dollar's strength.
BUSINESS / Markets / CURRENCY MARKET
Jul 18, 2018
Dollar recovers ¥113 for first time in six months
The dollar traded firmly above ¥113 in Tokyo trading late Wednesday, after recovering the threshold for the first time in some six months in early trading.
BUSINESS / Markets / TSE DATA & REPORT
Jul 4, 2018
Dollar dips to around ¥110.50 in late Tokyo trading
The dollar was weaker around ¥110.50 in Tokyo trading late Wednesday, although it cut losses following the benchmark Nikkei stock average's resilience.
BUSINESS / Markets / CURRENCY MARKET
May 25, 2018
Dollar weakens to around ¥109.40 in Tokyo
The dollar was slightly weaker around ¥109.40 in Tokyo trading late Friday, due to growing geopolitical concerns over the Korean Peninsula following U.S. President Donald Trump's abrupt decision to cancel his planned summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies / ANALYSIS
May 22, 2018
Japan's earnings reports mostly disappoint, but analysts see hope ahead
With Japan's quarterly reporting period almost over, one analyst summed up the general feeling about companies' profit performance.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
Apr 14, 2018
U.S. refrains from labeling China a currency manipulator but keeps Japan on list
The Trump administration again refrained from naming any major trading partners as currency manipulators on Friday, but the U.S. Treasury's semiannual currency report criticized China for the "non-market direction" of its economy and warned of global risks.
BUSINESS / Markets / CURRENCY MARKET
Mar 28, 2018
Dollar caps at around ¥105.50 in Tokyo after U.S. stock slump
The dollar was top-heavy around ¥105.50 in Tokyo trading Wednesday amid re-kindled risk aversion following a sharp overnight pullback in U.S. stock prices.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
Feb 15, 2018
Yen appreciates after Finance Minister Taro Aso says no need for intervention
Finance Minister Taro Aso said the yen's recent strengthening isn't abrupt enough to warrant intervention.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jan 27, 2018
BOJ Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda didn't revise price outlook in Davos remark, central bank says
The Bank of Japan said Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda wasn't revising the inflation outlook when he said in Davos on Friday that consumer prices are finally moving close to the 2 percent target.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
Jan 17, 2018
Yen sees bullish bets after BOJ trims long-term bond buying, prompting speculation of policy shift
A minor tweak in the Bank of Japan's bond purchases has emboldened investors to bet the central bank is about to wind back monetary stimulus.
Bear kills another person in Japan in record year for fatal attacks
Police investigate the scene of a bear attack that killed one person and injured three others on Friday in the village of Higashinaruse in Akita Prefecture.
Trump arrives in Japan for security and trade talks in test for Takaichi
U.S. President Donald Trump is welcomed by Emperor Naruhito upon his arrival at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Monday evening.
Japanese firms keep expanding in Germany's North Rhine-Westphalia
A Nishiyama Seimen employee works at its factory in Sapporo.
Inside Tokyo's 'phantom' stations — and the stories they tell
Mamoru Iwai, stationmaster of Keisei Ueno Station, says that, other than earthquake-proofing, the former Hakubutsukan-Dobutsuen (Museum-Zoo) Station has remained untouched.
Takaichi’s ‘Trump card’ for meeting U.S. leader? Her relationship with Abe.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi reacts as East Timor Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao greets her during the ASEAN-Japan summit in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday.
Ukyo Shuto's run into Japan Series history shows game is about more than speed
SoftBank's Ukyo Shuto rounds first base after hitting a double in the seventh inning at Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka on Sunday.
Spanish artist and Japanese writer duos diversify the manga talent pool in Japan
"Menheim” is a dark fantasy manga with a story that centers on a girl’s quest to find a cure for her ill brother.
Japan’s youth are apathetic toward the climate crisis. Could anime change that?
“Future Kid Takara,” a series of anime shorts to be aired on NHK Educational TV in November, attempts to educate children about climate change.
Loss to Wallabies doesn't dampen Japan’s optimism
Japan's Michael Leitch controls the ball during the match against Australia on Saturday.
Lentil by lentil, Nepali food takes shape in Tokyo
At Nepalico, the "dal bhat" — a Nepali dish consisting of rice and lentils stewed with spices — with chicken curry is the most popular item on the menu.

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