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 Japan. The Japanese currency traded around 159.9 per dollar in...
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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 returned from a three-day holiday break to strong demand for...
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 prompting a more defensive tone across the Tokyo market. The...
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 gains and a continued shortfall in services. Preliminary balance of...
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 its gradual departure from ultra-loose monetary policy. The central bank...
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 move, reflecting a cautious pivot towards monetary policy normalization, comes...
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 surrounding the return of Donald Trump to the White House...
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 cuts. Despite slipping slightly on the final trading day, the...
Business confidence among Japan's major manufacturers improved slightly in December, according to the Bank of Japan's latest Tankan survey released on Friday. The sentiment index rose to 14, up from 13 in September, signaling cautious...
MENA Newswire News Desk: The Bank of Japan (BOJ) announced Thursday that it will maintain its policy interest rate at 0.25%, marking a continuation of its ultra-loose monetary approach. The BOJ stated that this decision...