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Japan's Nikkei leads gains in Asia

Japan's Nikkei leads gains in Asia Pacific after Wall Street soars; BOJ and PBOC hold rates

Traders in Asia also look toward August consumer prices index from Japan and Hong Kong, and central bank decisions from Bank of Japan and People's Bank of China.

NBC New York · 2d

Asia-Pacific markets set for mixed open as investors digest outsized Fed rate cut

Investors in Asia will parse New Zealand GDP figures, August trade data from Malaysia, unemployment rate from Australia.

Seeking Alpha on MSN · 1d

Nikkei leads gains in Asia-Pacific markets as investors digest Fed's super-sized rate cut

The Asia-Pacific equity markets were higher on Thursday as investors reacted to the latest Federal Reserve monetary policy decision. The Fed delivered an aggressive half percentage point rate cut on Wednesday for its first-rate reduction in four years.

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Newsweek · 9h

Japan and China End Dispute Over Nuclear Plant Wastewater

Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced that the two countries have achieved a "level of mutual understanding."

Reuters · 1d

ASIA Central bank baton passes to Japan, China

A bumper week of central bank meetings that included the U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday and the Bank of England on Thursday rounds off on Friday with attention fixed on Asia, and policy decisions from the Bank of Japan and People's Bank of China.

The Washington Post · 12h

Japan and China reach deal over Fukushima water release and move closer to resolving seafood ban

Japan and China said Friday they have reached a deal toward resolving their disputes over the discharge of treated radioactive wastewater from the tsunami-hit Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant int

2hon MSN

Japan top FX diplomat says watching for any build-up of yen carry trades, NHK reports

Japan's top currency diplomat Atsushi Mimura said authorities are "always watching markets" as a renewed build-up of yen ...

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‘The Boyfriend,’ Japan’s First Same-Sex Reality Show, Hopes to Normalize LGBTQ Romance in the Country: ‘Hey, They’re Just Like Us’

Japan's same-sex reality show ‘The Boyfriend’ delivers a carefully calculated normality and moves the needle as a result.

The Diplomat1d

Japan’s Current Rice Shortage Foreshadows Long-Term Problems

Japan is experiencing a shortage of the crucial staple, with an inelastic supply likely being the primary cause.

In Sea of Japan, China and Russia flex power to counter US and allies in Asia-Pacific

China-Russia navy drills show they are willing and able to undermine growing military ties between US, Japan and South Korea, ...

17hon MSN

Japan Gears Up for More Than $3 Billion of IPOs in October

Two Japanese companies will soon start testing investors’ appetite for their shares, with one of the listings likely to be ...

Variety on MSN1d

Max to Debut in Japan Within U-Next Platform

Warner Bros. Discovery will give Max, its enhanced streaming service, its first outing in the Asia-Pacific region beginning ...

Air Cargo News13h

Surging air cargo rates out of Japan and Bangladesh boost buoyant market

Airfreight rates from Bangladesh and Japan have surged in recent weeks helping to raise prices in an "already buoyant" air ...

Japan’s Nippon Steel gets 3 month reprieve as Washington pushes review of U.S. Steel bid past the election

President Joe Biden, Democratic nominee Kamala Harris and Republican nominee Donald Trump all oppose Nippon Steel's $14.9 billion takeover bid for U.S. Steel.

Cruise Hive1d

Princess Cruises to Return to Japan in 2026 With 50 Departures

Princess Cruises has announced its 2026 cruise season in Japan, featuring longer sailings and cultural experiences.

Nikkei Asia19m

On topic: Who will win the race to become Japan's next prime minister?

Sanae Takaichi is the most popular choice among stock market pros to become Japan's next leader, according to a monthly ...

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