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Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jan 17, 2019
Yen likely to hit 80 to the dollar in next Japan recession, former BOJ official says
The yen is likely to reach its strongest level against the dollar in more than six years if Japan enters a recession, which could come as early as the fall of this year, a former central bank official has said.
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.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / YEN FOR LIVING
Jun 8, 2018
Days are numbered for ATMs in Japan's banking system
On May 2, Shinsei Bank announced that starting from October it will impose fees for automatic teller machine (ATM) transactions. Shinsei's main sales point has always been its lack of ATM fees, but the bank will start charging ¥108 per ATM withdrawal unless the customer's account satisfies certain conditions....
Japan Times
CULTURE
May 27, 2018
Will digital piracy ruin the future of manga?
Author and manga translator Frederik L. Schodt once pointed out to me that many of Japan's cultural products are embraced abroad just as they are declining at home. Ukiyo-e prints became the rage in Europe in the late 19th century, nearly 100 years after they'd peaked in Edo and Kyoto. Sake sales have...
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.

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