Japan's finance minister, Satsuki Katayama, has signaled that the country might intervene if the yen's value keeps dropping sharply. This isn't about normal market ups and downs. It's about those sudden, steep falls that catch everyone off guard. The yen's value took a hit after the Bank of Japan r
Japan is making big financial moves. The country is planning to sell more short-term bonds. This is to support a huge spending plan led by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. It's the largest spending plan since Japan eased its pandemic rules. The government has approved extra funds. The total is 18. 3
Japan is making some big changes to how it handles cryptocurrency. The Financial Services Agency (FSA) is working on a plan to treat digital assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum as financial products, similar to stocks and investment funds. This change could happen as early as 2026 and would bring a fla
In a significant move for gender equality, Japan has appointed its first female finance minister, Satsuki Katayama. This is a big deal because, in a country where politics has been male-dominated for ages, Katayama's appointment is a step forward. Katayama is not just any finance minister. She has
In a twist of events, Japan's economy has seen a surprising 0. 3% year-on-year boost in its real GDP this past quarter. This sharp turnaround comes after a 1. 1% dip in the previous quarter. You might be wondering what caused this sudden shift. The Bank of Japan made an interesting move when it rais
