Japan

Japan is reportedly planning to import nearly $7 billion worth of U.S.-made semiconductors in a move that could significantly benefit chipmakers like Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) and Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) amid ongoing trade negotiations with the Donald Trump administration. What...

Wall Street charged higher Tuesday, with U.S. equities posting broad-based gains by midday as investors embraced a risk-on mood, spurred by easing Treasury yields and renewed optimism surrounding trade talks between the U.S. and the European Union. The bond market drove a major sentiment shift. U.S...

Yields on Japan’s super-long government bonds plunged on Tuesday after reports emerged that the Finance Ministry may reduce the issuance of these securities. What Happened: The 30-year Japanese Government Bond (JGB) yield fell 18.5 basis points to 2.85%, from an earlier session high of 2.95...

Japan’s government has announced a significant economic stimulus package to counter the impact of heightened U.S. tariffs. This move comes as the nation braces for upcoming trade discussions with the United States. What Happened: Japan’s government is set to allocate 900 billion...

Traders and macro experts are taking note of the Japanese Finance Minister, Katsunobu Katō‘s subtle reference to his country’s substantial U.S. Treasury holdings as a possible leverage in the ongoing tariff negotiations with Washington. What Happened: On Friday, Eliant Capital, a...

Japan’s government has announced a series of emergency economic measures to counteract the adverse effects of increased tariffs imposed by the United States. The move, announced on Thursday, comes as Japan prepares for further trade discussions with the U.S. next week. What Happened: Japan...

As gold rips through record highs above $3,500 an ounce, another classic safe haven is quietly staging one of its strongest comebacks in over a decade: the Japanese yen. With global investors gripped by tariff fears, central bank politicization, and a deteriorating U.S. economic backdrop, Japan's...

President Donald Trump has once again brought up his claim regarding a peculiar vehicle safety test in Japan, which he describes as a non-tariff barrier. However, according to a report on Monday, Japan’s transport ministry refuted this assertion. What Happened: Trump took to social media on...

President Donald Trump joined preliminary tariff negotiations with Japanese officials on Wednesday, calling the discussions a “great honor” and claiming “big progress” as the two economic powers navigate contentious trade issues. What Happened: Japan, facing a 10% baseline...

United States Steel Corp (NYSE:X) shares are getting crushed in Wednesday’s after-hours session after President Donald Trump suggested he doesn’t want to see the company get acquired by Nippon Steel. What Happened: In a press conference from the Oval Office late Wednesday, Trump said he...

Japan’s exchange operator briefly halted trading in Nikkei stock futures Monday morning as global markets plunged in reaction to President Donald Trump‘s sweeping new tariff policies. What Happened: The “circuit breaker” system triggered a 10-minute pause in trading at 8:45...

Global markets reeled on Thursday after President Donald Trump unveiled sweeping new tariffs on imports. China immediately threatened countermeasures, and Asian markets dropped sharply on trade war fears. What Happened: Trump announced tariffs on all Chinese imports on Wednesday as part of his...

Leading stablecoin issuer Circle announced the launch of its USD Coin (CRYPTO: USDC) in Japan on Tuesday through a joint venture with financial conglomerate SBI Holdings Inc. (OTC:SBHGF). What Happened: According to a press release, Circle will utilize its Japanese subsidiary, Circle...

The Osaka High Court ruled on Tuesday that Japan’s ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional, marking a pivotal moment for civil rights in the world’s third-largest economy. The landmark decision aligns with four previous high court rulings, intensifying pressure on Japanese...

Japan-based Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) hoarding company Metaplanet Inc. (OTC:MTPLF) announced the appointment of Eric Trump, President Donald Trump's son, as a strategic advisor on Friday. What happened: The Tokyo Stock Exchange-listed firm said in a statement that Trump would join the newly formed...