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Trump Tariffs Shake Markets: Stocks Drop 1100 Yen, Mexican Peso Depreciates | Reuters

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Trump Tariffs Shake Markets: Stocks Drop 1100 Yen, Mexican Peso Depreciates | Reuters

Trump Tariffs Trigger Global Market Turmoil:​ Nikkei Plummets, Risk-off ⁣Sentiment Spreads The ripple effects of‍ President Trump’s latest ⁢tariff policies are reverberating across global financial markets,‍ with the Tokyo Stock Exchange experiencing⁤ one of its moast meaningful ​declines in recent history.On⁢ February 3, the Nikkei average plummeted by over 1,100 yen, marking a stark reaction … Read more

Himino Bank Deputy Governor Outlines Policy Adjustments for Economic and Price Stability | Reuters

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Himino Bank Deputy Governor Outlines Policy Adjustments for Economic and Price Stability | Reuters

Bank of Japan Signals Gradual Shift ​to a “World‍ with⁤ Interest Rates” In a pivotal lecture ‍at the Hitotsubashi University Policy Forum on January 30,Bank of japan (BOJ)⁤ deputy governor Ryozo Himino outlined the central bank’s vision for transitioning to a “world with interest rates.” This marks a significant shift from Japan’s long-standing ultra-loose monetary … Read more

Nissan Expands US Workforce with Early Retirement Recruitment at Three Factories

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Nissan Expands US Workforce with Early Retirement Recruitment at Three Factories

Nissan Motor‍ Announces Early ⁢Retirement Recruitment for U.S. Plants Amid North⁢ America⁢ Sales Slump ​ In a strategic move to address declining sales in⁤ North America, Nissan Motor has announced plans‌ to recruit⁤ early retirees from three of its U.S. plants starting in April.The initiative is part of the company’s broader effort to reduce⁢ its … Read more

Minutes. Bank of Japan December Meeting Minutes Reveal Split on Interest Rate Hikes Amid US Trends

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Minutes. Bank of Japan December Meeting Minutes Reveal Split on Interest Rate Hikes Amid US Trends

nThe Bank of Japan (BOJ) recently held a⁣ pivotal monetary policy ⁣decision meeting in December, where discussions on ⁢interest⁢ rate hikes and​ the stability of the Japanese economy‌ took center⁢ stage. While two committee members expressed support‌ for early rate increases, the majority opted‍ to maintain the current policy rate of 0.25%, citing uncertainties​ in … Read more

Nikkei Average Hesitates as Deep Seek Embraces Local Risk | Reuters

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Nikkei Average Hesitates as Deep Seek Embraces Local Risk | Reuters

The Tokyo ​market experienced significant turbulence on January 28, ‌2025, as the Nikkei average fell sharply amid growing⁣ concerns over China’s AI technology, “Deep ⁢Seek”. The market’s unease was⁤ palpable, with investors remaining ‍cautious despite⁣ some positive movements in other indices. The nikkei average, a key ​benchmark for Japanese equities, saw ‌a notable decline, reflecting … Read more

Dollar Plummets Sharply in NY Forex Market as Trump Tariff Concerns Fade, First Weekly Drop in Over a Year

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Dollar Plummets Sharply in NY Forex Market as Trump Tariff Concerns Fade, First Weekly Drop in Over a Year

The Dollar’s Decline: Tariff Speculations and Market Reactions The dollar experienced a notable dip in‌ the New York foreign exchange market, driven by⁣ growing speculation that the tariffs President Trump ⁢has been warning about may not be ⁤as extensive as initially feared. This development has sent ripples through global⁤ markets, with‌ the dollar index against … Read more

Dollar Drops to 155 Yen Range as Bank of Japan’s Hawkish Move Shakes Markets | Reuters

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Dollar Drops to 155 Yen Range as Bank of Japan’s Hawkish Move Shakes Markets | Reuters

Bank of japan Raises Interest ⁣Rates Amid Weaker Dollar and Stronger Yen The Bank of Japan (BOJ) has made a pivotal decision to raise interest rates, marking a significant shift in⁢ its⁣ monetary policy as the dollar/yen exchange rate continues to trade at‌ a weaker dollar/stronger ‌yen level. As of 3 p.m. ‌on january 24th,‌ … Read more

Spring Campaign Promises Stronger Results and Annual Wage Hikes of 5% or More, Says Yoshino Union Chairman | Reuters

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Spring Campaign Promises Stronger Results and Annual Wage Hikes of 5% or More, Says Yoshino Union Chairman | Reuters

Japan’s 2025 Spring Labor Union: Rengo Aims for ⁤Higher Wage Hikes Amid Economic ‍Challenges In a recent​ interview⁢ with ⁢ Reuters, Rengo ⁣Chairman ​Tomoko Yoshino emphasized the need for Japan ‌to‍ achieve “better results than last year” in the 2025 spring labor union negotiations. This annual event,known as shunto,marks ⁢a critical moment‌ for labor-management discussions,with … Read more

Dollar Holds Firm at 155 Yen as US President’s Remarks Push BOJ Toward Rate Hike | Reuters

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Dollar Holds Firm at 155 Yen as US President’s Remarks Push BOJ Toward Rate Hike | Reuters

Dollar Strengthens Against Yen Amid Trump’s tariff Policies and ​BOJ Uncertainty As of 3:00 ⁤PM on January 22nd, the dollar/yen exchange‍ rate hovered in the high 155-yen range, reflecting ⁤a continued trend of dollar strength​ and yen depreciation as the close of ⁤the New York market the⁢ previous day. This movement comes ⁤as U.S. President … Read more

Nikkei Average Drops for Fifth Consecutive Day Amid Rate Hike Concerns and BOJ Uncertainty

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Nikkei Average Drops for Fifth Consecutive Day Amid Rate Hike Concerns and BOJ Uncertainty

Teh Nikkei Stock ‌Average experienced its fifth consecutive day of decline on January ⁤15th, closing at 38,444.58 yen, down 29.72 ⁤yen from the previous ‌trading ‌day. This slight drop reflects a cautious market ⁣sentiment driven by rising interest ⁤rates in both Japan and ​the U.S., as well as anticipation of a potential rate hike by … Read more