Trump and Japanese PM Ishiba talk tariffs and vow to stand against Chinese ‘aggression’ | Japan

Japanese Prime Minister Isbaiba and US President Donald Trump spoke warmly at their first meeting on Friday. Tokyo avoided tariffs that Trump slapped other allies. The two leaders, who praised each other in the White House, have pledged to oppose China's “attack” and say they have found a solution to a blocked deal for troubled […]
Trump Meets Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru at White House

President Donald Trump met with the Japanese Prime Minister at the White House on Friday, where he was ready to discuss topics such as North Korea and American steel. Isba is the second foreign leader since Trump has returned to presidency following a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday. Trump greeted Isba […]
37 Live Giant Beetles Found in Japanese Snack Packs at LAX

Officials discovered 37 cleverly hidden giant live beetles at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in January. US customs and border security officials have discovered beetles hidden inside packages of Japanese snacks, including potato chips and chocolate, while examining cargo from Japan and from NBC Los Angeles. It has been reported Wednesday. USDA officials own beetles […]
Japanese Yen extends its steady intraday descent against USD; US PCE data in focus – FXStreet

Japan's yen will decrease in response to Governor Komita's remarks this Friday. BOJ rate hiking beds, geopolitical risks, and fear of trade war can support safe JPY. The suppressed US dollar price action may contribute to the USD/JPY upper limit before US PCE data. The Japanese yen (JPY) attracts the sellers during the day and […]
Japanese Yen slides to over one-week low against USD; downside seems limited – FXStreet

The Japanese yen fell against the US yen for the second day in a row. Further recovery in US Treasury yields will support the US dollar and support the USD/JPY pair. Traders are now eyeing President Trump's speech for fresh stimulus ahead of Friday's Bank of Japan decision. The Japanese yen (JPY) has recovered a […]
Japanese Yen sticks to intraday negative bias; USD/JPY climbs to 156.00 neighborhood – FXStreet

The Japanese yen has moved away from its one-month high against the US dollar hit on Tuesday. The divergence in policy expectations between the Bank of Japan and the Fed will help limit the yen's sharp depreciation. Traders may also choose to stay on the sidelines ahead of the Bank of Japan's meeting starting Thursday. […]
Japanese Stocks Wobble As Trump Unveils Tariff on Mexico, Canada – Yahoo Finance

(Bloomberg) – Japanese stocks were flat on Tuesday, stabilizing after an early swing after U.S. President Donald Trump said he would impose tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico next month. Following a Wall Street Journal report, President Trump's pledge dashed hopes for a more moderate trade policy. Most Read Articles on Bloomberg The TOPIX […]
Japanese phenom pitcher Roki Sasaki picks Dodgers

The current World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers are about to significantly strengthen their pitching rotation. On Friday, coveted Japanese pitcher Aki Sasaki announced that he will be playing for the Dodgers. The 23-year-old revealed on Instagram that he has signed a minor league contract with the organization. Saski's Japanese team, the Chiba Lotte Marines, […]
Japanese Yen rallies after BoJ Governor Ueda's remarks; USD/JPY slides below mid-157.00s – FXStreet

The Japanese yen is attracting new buyers in response to Bank of Japan Governor Ueda's hawkish comments. However, investors remain uncertain about the timing of the Bank of Japan's next interest rate hike. The risk-on mood and the recent widening of the Japan-U.S. yield gap may limit the yen's appreciation. Following Bank of Japan Governor […]
Japanese Yen drifts lower amid BoJ uncertainty; USD/JPY rebounds from one-week low – FXStreet

The Japanese yen attracted new sellers on Tuesday as expectations for a Bank of Japan rate hike wavered. As concerns about President Trump's tariff plans ease, risk sentiment increases and the yen weakens. The rise in US bond yields due to the Fed's hawkish stance supports USD bulls and supports USD/JPY. The Japanese Yen (JPY) […]