Survivor of Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor dies in California aged 100 | California
Bob Fernandez, a 100-year-old survivor of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, died shortly after he missed a trip to Hawaii to attend last week's memorial service marking the 83rd anniversary of the attack due to declining health. . Fernandez died peacefully on Wednesday at the home of his nephew, Joe Guthrie, in Lodi, California. […]
Japanese Yen bears not ready to give up amid doubts over BoJ's rate-hike plan – FXStreet
The Japanese yen hit a new monthly low against the US dollar on Friday. The yen continues to fall as expectations for the Bank of Japan's interest rate hike in December fade. Rising US Treasury yields support the US dollar and the USD/JPY pair. The Japanese yen (JPY) pared some of its intraday losses against […]
Japanese Yen trims part of its weekly losses against USD; upside potential seems limited – FXStreet
The Japanese yen has struggled to capitalize on modest intraday gains against the US dollar. Uncertainty surrounding the Bank of Japan's interest rate hike in December and risk-on impulses are holding back the yen. A non-dovish bet on the Fed supports the USD and also provides support for USD/JPY. The Japanese Yen (JPY) pared some […]
Yankees ready to make pitch for Japanese ace Roki Sasaki
DALLAS — The Yankees are also preparing to acquire Aki Sasaki. The club's scouts and general manager Brian Cashman himself came to Japan to get a first look at the young star pitcher, who was officially appointed this week so he can join the major league team next season. Cashman said the Yankees have already […]
Japanese Yen retains intraday positive bias; USD/JPY slides to mid-151.00s – FXStreet
The Japanese yen rose slightly following the release of stronger PPI print from Japan. Uncertainty about how quickly the Bank of Japan can raise interest rates has kept yen bulls on the defensive. The US dollar maintains its recent gains and supports USD/JPY ahead of the US CPI report. The Japanese yen (JPY) maintains modest […]
Where Mets stand in hunt for free-agent Japanese star Roki Sasaki
DALLAS — Aki Sasaki's free agency is set to accelerate next week, with the Japanese pitching star scheduled to begin calling up interested teams in the United States, his agent said during winter meetings Tuesday. The 23-year-old Sasaki was recently officially designated by Nippon Professional Baseball's Chiba Lotte Marines. The problem is, as a Japanese […]
Japanese Yen recovers on safe-haven demand; USD/JPY pulls back from one-week top – FXStreet
The Japanese yen has rebounded from its lowest level in more than a week against the US dollar on Tuesday. Doubts about the Bank of Japan's ability to raise interest rates could hinder new bets by yen bulls. Expectations that the Fed will become less dovish could support the US dollar and support USD/JPY. The […]
Japanese Yen ticks higher after revised Japan’s Q3 GDP; lacks follow-through – FXStreet
Following the upward revision of Japan's third quarter GDP, the Japanese yen rose slightly. The recent decline in US Treasury yields has hurt the US dollar and also benefited the yen. Questions about the Bank of Japan's ability to raise interest rates are further limiting the yen's upside. The Japanese yen (JPY) continues to struggle […]
Pearl Harbor Navy survivor Bob Fernandez recalls Japanese bombing on 83 anniversary
When Bob Fernandez enlisted in the U.S. Navy as a 17-year-old high school student in August 1941, he thought he would dance and see the world. Four months later, he noticed the explosion and gave ammunition to his artillery so that it could fire back at Japanese planes bombing Pearl Harbor, a naval base in […]
A French revolution in science, Japanese art remixed and Everest re-ascended – the week in art | Art and design
This week's exhibition Versailles: science and splendor The Sun King's palace was the birthplace of the modern world, says this blockbuster. Science Museum, London, 12 December – 21 April Also showing now Everest revisited Everest's haunting images and stories mark the 100th anniversary of Mallory and Irvin's disappearance during their fateful summit attempt. Legged, Penrith, […]