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Japan's Nikkei closes down 2.88%, Hang Seng falls 3.5%
Friday, 28 February 2025 20:59 WIB | Nikkei

Shares in Japan and South Korea closed sharply lower on Friday as US President Donald Trump's volley of tariff measures sparked fresh fears about a global trade war. Japan's Nikkei 225 closed down 2.88 percent at 37,155.50, while in Seoul the Kospi ended 3.39 percent lower at 2,532.78. The Hang...

The yen shot to a 2-1/2 month high on Friday
Friday, 21 February 2025 15:29 WIB | Usd/jpy

The yen shot to a 2-1/2 month high on Friday on the back of a jump in Japanese inflation, while the dollar was set for a third weekly drop in a row as traders calculated the start of Donald Trump's second term has been mostly bluster on the tariff front. The yen broke through chart resistance at...

Japan wholesale inflation rises in October, complicating timing of BOJ rate hike
Wednesday, 13 November 2024 14:29 WIB | Economy

Japan’s wholesale inflation accelerated in October as a weaker yen pushed up import costs for some goods, data showed on Wednesday, complicating the central bank’s decision on how quickly to raise interest rates. The corporate goods price index (CGPI), which measures the prices companies charge...

Japanese Yen Weakens as Manufacturing Output Declines
Friday, 1 November 2024 18:46 WIB | Usd/jpy

The Japanese Yen (JPY) retraces some of its recent gains following the release of the Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) by Jibun Bank and S&P Global on Friday. However, the USD/JPY pair declined as the JPY strengthened after post-meeting comments from Bank of Japan (BoJ) Governor...

Japanese Yen Continues Weakening Below Mid-151.00s
Wednesday, 23 October 2024 16:56 WIB | Root

The Japanese Yen (JPY) continued to weaken against its US counterpart and slumped to a fresh low since July 31, around the 151.75 region during the Asian session on Wednesday (10/23). Uncertainty over the Bank of Japan’s (BOJ) ability to raise interest rates further this year has been a major...

Japan’s National CPI rises 2.5% YoY in September, Core CPI rises more than expected
Friday, 18 October 2024 14:42 WIB | Root

Japan’s National CPI rises 2.5% YoY in September, Core CPI rises more than expected | CPI Nasional Jepang naik 2,5% Japan’s National Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 2.5% YoY in September, compared to the previous reading of 3.0%, according to the latest data released by the Japan Statistics...

Bank of Japan must raise rates at 'very moderate' pace, says board member Adachi
Wednesday, 16 October 2024 17:25 WIB | Root

Bank of Japan board member Seiji Adachi said on Wednesday the central bank must raise interest rates at a "very moderate" pace and avoid hiking prematurely, given uncertainties over the global economic outlook and domestic wage developments. The yen may keep rising as the U.S. Federal Reserve...

Japanese Yen Stays on the Sidelines amid BoJ Uncertainty, Moderate USD Strength
Friday, 11 October 2024 21:01 WIB | Root

The Japanese Yen (JPY) weakened against its US counterpart on Friday and halted the previous day’s recovery from its lowest level since early August. Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s blunt comments on monetary policy, coupled with the first decline in Japanese real wages in three months, a...

Japanese Shares Rise as Bank of Japan Reaffirms Rate Hike Possibility
Friday, 11 October 2024 20:19 WIB | Root

Japanese shares gained on Friday after Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino reaffirmed the Bank of Japan's readiness to raise rates if economic projections hold, despite the formation of a new government. The Nikkei 225 closed up 0.57%, adding 224.9 points to hit 39,605.80. Himino's comments, echoing...

Japanese Yen Weakens on Policy Uncertainty
Wednesday, 2 October 2024 18:20 WIB | Root

The Japanese yen slumped to around 144 per dollar on Wednesday amid lingering uncertainty over the Bank of Japan’s interest rate path. Japan’s newly appointed economy minister said the central bank should be cautious about raising interest rates again because it will take time to fully emerge from...

Japanese Yen Weakens After BoJ Summary
Tuesday, 1 October 2024 18:07 WIB | Root

The Japanese Yen (JPY) continued to weaken for the second straight day after the release of the Bank of Japan (BOJ) Summary of Opinions from its September Monetary Policy Meeting, along with mixed economic data on Tuesday. The content of the summary indicated no immediate plans for additional...

Japanese Stocks Fall as Yen’s Advance Raises Earnings Concern
Wednesday, 21 August 2024 14:35 WIB | Root

Japanese stocks fall as the yen’s advance raises worries about earnings, hitting shares of exporters such as carmakers and machinery companies. Chip-related shares drop after their US peers took a breather from a rally, while lower oil prices weigh on energy-related firms. Topix fell 0.6% to...

Japanese Stocks Edge Higher Amid PM Fumio Kishida's Resignation News
Wednesday, 14 August 2024 20:09 WIB | Root

Japanese shares ended higher on Wednesday following Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's announcement that he will step down in September, ending his three-year term. The Nikkei 225 inched up 0.58%, or 209.92 points, to close at 36,442.43. Kishida's resignation has triggered a leadership contest for...

Japanese Stocks Advance as Weaker Yen Supports Exporters
Tuesday, 13 August 2024 14:40 WIB | Root

Stocks opened higher in Japan after a long weekend as a weaker yen provides support for exporters such as automakers and tech firms.   The Nikkei 225 Stock Average gained 2.1% to 35,774.38 as of 9:06 a.m. in Tokyo, while the broader Topix advanced 1.8%. Technology firms including Tokyo...

BOJ Decision to Allow Yields to Edge Higher Sparks Yen Move
Tuesday, 31 October 2023 17:30 WIB | Root

The Bank of Japan adjusted its stimulus to allow long-term yields to edge higher while raising its inflation projections, moves that signal it is likely inching closer toward policy normalization. The yen weakened against the dollar.   The BOJ will take a more flexible approach to...

Japanese Stocks Fall on Interest Rate Concerns, Ex-Dividend Day
Thursday, 28 September 2023 19:58 WIB | Root

Japanese stocks dropped as shares went ex-dividend and investors continued to monitor the risk of higher interest rates.  Topix fell 1.4% to 2,345.51 as of market close in Tokyo. Nikkei 225 declined 1.5% to 31,872.52. Out of 2,156 stocks in the Topix, 593 rose and 1,499 fell,...

Tokyo markets open lower
Wednesday, 5 July 2023 14:02 WIB | Root

Tokyo stocks opened lower on Wednesday, with investors vigilant against short-term overheating and searching for clues during a US market holiday. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index was down 0.69 percent, or 229.99 points, at 33,192.53 in early trade, while the broader Topix index lost 0.44 percent,...

BOJ Keeps Ultra-Low Rates, Focus Shifts to Ueda's Inflation Views
Friday, 16 June 2023 16:51 WIB | Root

The Bank of Japan maintained ultra-easy monetary policy on Friday despite stronger-than-expected inflation, as it focuses on supporting a fragile economic recovery amid a sharp slowdown in global growth. The central bank also kept intact a pledge to "patiently" sustain massive stimulus to ensure...

Tokyo Inflation Accelerates Above 4%, Prompting Yen Gains
Friday, 27 January 2023 14:30 WIB | Root

Inflation in Tokyo continued to outpace expectations, rising above 4% in January, and keeping the focus on possible Bank of Japan policy change. The jump prompted gains in the yen. Consumer prices excluding fresh food rose 4.3% in the capital, accelerating from December’s revised...

Heavy Snow in Japan, 17 Dead, Dozens Injured
Tuesday, 27 December 2022 16:13 WIB | Root

Heavy snowfall in many areas of Japan has killed 17 people and injured more than 90, and left hundreds of homes without power, disaster management officials said Monday (26/12). A strong winter weather system has dumped heavy snow across the north since last week, stranding hundreds of vehicles...


Gubernur The Fed, Christopher Waller, mendukung penurunan suku
Thursday, 16 October 2025 20:21 WIB

Gubernur Federal Reserve, Christopher Waller, mengatakan pada hari Kamis bahwa ia menyetujui penurunan suku bunga lagi pada pertemuan kebijakan bank...

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Saham Asia Naik, Pasar Masih Waspadai Ketegangan AS-Tiongkok
Thursday, 16 October 2025 07:40 WIB

Pasar saham Asia dibuka menguat pada Kamis pagi (16/10), mengikuti penutupan positif di Wall Street meskipun perdagangan berlangsung fluktuatif....

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Serangan Rusia, Listrik Padam Massal
Wednesday, 15 October 2025 23:42 WIB

Ukraina memberlakukan pemadaman listrik darurat di semua wilayah kecuali dua wilayah menyusul serangkaian serangan Rusia yang telah melumpuhkan...

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Deal atau Tarif? China yang Menentukan
Wednesday, 15 October 2025 07:28 WIB

Perwakilan Dagang AS Jamieson Greer mengatakan pada hari Selasa bahwa Tiongkok yang menentukan apakah tarif 100% yang direncanakan untuk ekspornya...

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