On Thursday, Ukrainian Defense Minister Reznikov said Russia could prepare strike forces in Belarus to launch a new offensive against Ukraine, but hoped Belarus would not go to war. FILE PHOTO: Defense Minister Reznikov speaks to Reuters during an interview in Kiev, capital of Kiev, November 10, 2022. REUTERS/Murad Sezer [キーウ ２０日 ロイター] – Ukrainian … Read more
On Dec. 21, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry announced that the cap on gasoline subsidies will be lowered in 2 yen increments starting January 2023. FILE PHOTO: Ciudad Juarez, Mexico March 14, 2022 REUTERS/Jose Luis Gonzalez TOKYO (Reuters) – The ministry of economy, trade and industry on May 21 announced it would gradually … Read more
On December 19, Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a special agency to step up border security, limit mass gatherings and keep people safe in areas of Ukraine claimed by Russia. Putin arrives in Minsk, Belarus the same day. Representative photo (2022 Reuters) (Reuters) – Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday ordered increased border security and … Read more
[Tokyo 20° Reuters]- In the past, a BOJ governor once said he would overhaul Yield Curve Control (YCC) by surprise. If many market participants sell off Japanese government bonds in anticipation of policy reviews, the demerit will be significant. This is because they lose to market urgings and get involved in central bank bonds, and … Read more
TOKYO (Reuters) – The Tokyo stock market on Thursday is expected to see a weak run for the Nikkei stock average. The previous day’s US stock market is expected to start selling early, following the trend of continued economic worries and declines in the three major indexes. Today the announcement of the results of the … Read more
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in his regular speech on Thursday that defending Ukraine’s borders was “always a priority” and that he was ready for any scenario with Russia and its ally Belarus. The photo was taken in Kiev on December 13, 2022 (published by the office of the President of Ukraine) [１８日 ロイター] – … Read more
HONG KONG/SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Investors caught off guard by Beijing’s sudden relaxation of its zero-corona policy are now forced to grapple with China’s post-pandemic turmoil. This is because we do not have good data to monitor the spread of infections and potential threats to the economy in the coming months. BEIJING, Dec 14 (Reuters) – … Read more
[キーウ １６日 ロイター] – On the 16th, Russia carried out missile attacks on various parts of Ukraine. At least three people were killed and energy infrastructure was damaged in nine locations, causing emergency power outages across the country, Ukrainian officials said. On December 16, Russia launched rocket attacks across Ukraine. FILE PHOTO: People fleeing to a … Read more
On December 15, Ukrainian forces launched a major offensive in eastern Donetsk, which is under Russian control. In the photo there are people cleaning up the rubble of a house destroyed by the recent bombings. FILE PHOTO: Donetsk region, March 13, 2022. REUTERS/Alexander Ermochenko MOSCOW (Reuters) – Ukrainian forces launched a major offensive into the … Read more
November Consumer Price Index (CPI) data from the US Department of Labor has fueled speculation in money markets that the US Federal Reserve (Fed) will further slow interest rate hikes as early as next year. Photo taken March 2019 (Reuters 2022/Leah Millis)¥ [１３日 ロイター] – The US Department of Labor’s November Consumer Price Index (CPI) … Read more