Japanese Yen gains positive traction against USD, upside potential seems limited – FXStreet
The Japanese yen has strengthened against the US dollar, but there is a lack of bullish confidence due to uncertainty from the Bank of Japan. Upbeat market sentiment and rising U.S. bond yields could help keep the low-yielding yen in check. Traders will focus on Thursday's US macro data, which the Fed will release ahead […]
New York factory that makes Dunlop tires shuttered by Japanese owner
The Japanese company that owns tire maker Dunlop has closed its 100-year-old New York factory and laid off 1,500 employees as it moves manufacturing overseas. Sumitomo Corporation, a Tokyo-based conglomerate with a market capitalization of more than $25 billion, closed its Dunlop factory in Tonawanda, near Buffalo, on Nov. 7. The closure is the latest […]
Shuntaro Tanikawa, giant of Japanese poetry, dies aged 92 | Poetry
Shuntaro Tanikawa, who departed from haiku and other traditions and pioneered a poignant yet dialogical style of modern Japanese poetry, has died at the age of 92. Tanigawa, who was a translator of the manga “Peanuts'' and wrote the lyrics for the theme song for the anime “Astro Boy'' series, passed away on November 13, […]
Nearly $1 Million to See if Cocaine Makes Japanese Quail More Sexually Promiscuous
The soon-to-be-formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by X owner and Tesla CEO Elon Musk and entrepreneur and former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, announced Monday that Americans will We've shared some examples of obscene government waste so you can see some examples. What needs to be cut. DOGE presents some of the most shocking […]
Japanese Yen continues losing streak following Q3 GDP data – FXStreet
The yen continues to weaken due to the stagnation of domestic economic activity. Japan's GDP growth rate in the third quarter was 0.9% annually, slowing from the 2.2% growth recorded in the second quarter. Japan's Kato said he would take appropriate action to address excessive fluctuations in exchange rates. The Japanese yen (JPY) extended its […]
Japanese Yen drops to fresh multi-month low against USD, bears not ready to give up – FXStreet
The Japanese yen continues to fall amid uncertainty about the Bank of Japan's interest rate hike. The USD bullishness is helping the USD/JPY pair rally to the top for the first time in months. Yen bears are ignoring the possibility of intervention by Japanese authorities. The Japanese yen (JPY) has been underperforming against the US […]
Japanese Yen slides back below 153.00 against USD amid BoJ rate-hike uncertainty – FXStreet
The yen fell after a Bank of Japan summary showed policymakers were divided on when to raise interest rates. Japan's Prime Minister Ishiba faces a leadership vote, adding to the uncertainty and weighing on the yen. President Trump's optimism continues to support the US dollar, further contributing to the USD/JPY pair's strength. The Japanese yen […]
A tiny grain of nuclear fuel is pulled from ruined Japanese nuclear plant, in a step toward cleanup
A robot that spent months inside the tsunami-ravaged reactor ruins of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant delivered a small sample of melted nuclear fuel on Thursday. Plant officials said it was a step toward beginning the removal of hundreds of tons of melted nuclear fuel. fuel debris. Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, which manages […]
Japanese Yen edges higher against USD amid intervention fears, lacks bullish conviction – FXStreet
The Japanese yen is supported due to concerns about the possibility of government intervention. The uncertainty of the Bank of Japan's rate hike and the risk-on environment should limit the value of the safe-haven yen. A rise in US bond yields could provide a tailwind for the USD/JPY ahead of the Fed's decision. The Japanese […]
Japanese Yen dives back closer to multi-month low against USD on US election results – FXStreet
The Japanese yen has been unable to capitalize on the modest appreciation led by the hawkish Bank of Japan minutes. Uncertainty about the Bank of Japan's interest rate hike and risk-on impulses are weighing heavily on the yen. The US election results will cause a sharp rise in the USD, pushing the USD/JPY pair higher. […]