Japan's economic outlook is looking brighter, with big manufacturers feeling more confident than they have in years. This positive shift is notable because it comes despite ongoing trade tensions with the U. S. The latest survey, which tracks business sentiment, shows that manufacturers are feeling
Japan's financial leaders are hinting at a big change. The Bank of Japan (BOJ) might raise interest rates soon. This is a big deal because Japan has kept rates low for a long time. Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said there's no big disagreement with the BOJ. This means the government is okay with
Japan recently experienced a strong earthquake, measuring 7. 5 on the Richter scale, in its northern regions. This event has sparked concerns about the possibility of an even larger earthquake, often referred to as a megaquake, which could potentially trigger a massive tsunami reaching up to 98 feet
Japan's top money boss, Satsuki Katayama, has been keeping a close watch on the country's financial markets. Why? Because the interest rates on Japan's 10-year government bonds are creeping up, getting close to 2%. This hasn't happened since way back in 2006. Katayama shared this news with reporter
Provincetown's Crown & Anchor is changing hands, but its spirit will stay the same. The new owner, Tristan Schukraft, is taking over next month. He plans to put in over $5 million to spruce up the place. The hotel part will get a new name, but the main venue will keep its old one. The Crown & Ancho
Japan's economy is showing signs of resilience. In the third quarter of the year, companies in Japan spent more on buildings and equipment. This spending went up by 2. 9% compared to the same time last year. This is good news because it shows that the economy is still strong, even with challenges li
Japan's finance chief, Satsuki Katayama, recently spoke out about the yen's sudden drop in value. She made it clear that this isn't just a normal market thing. It's not driven by the usual economic factors. Instead, it's more about quick, unpredictable moves in the foreign exchange market. On a Sun
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's top bond dealers are pushing for a change in the government's bond sales strategy. They want more short-term notes, like two-, five-, and ten-year bonds. At the same time, they're asking for fewer super-long bonds to be issued. This shift comes as Japan's longer-term bonds have been under p
Japan recently shot back at China after a letter from China to the United Nations accused Japan of threatening to use force over Taiwan. Japan's ambassador to the UN, Kazuyuki Yamazaki, called the letter "inconsistent with the facts and unsubstantiated. " This all started when China's UN ambassador,
