Economy
Japan’s economy contracted by 1.8% on an annualized basis in the third quarter of 2025, marking its first decline in six quarters as US tariffs weighed heavily on exports. The quarter-on-quarter drop of 0.4% was milder than economists’......
Japan’s tourism and retail industries are grappling with significant setbacks following China’s advisory discouraging its citizens from traveling to Japan. The warning, issued amidst heightened diplomatic tensions over Taiwan, has caused ripples across Japan’s economy, particularly......
Asian stock markets experienced a sharp decline on Friday, following Wall Street’s steepest losses in over a month. Investor sentiment soured amid growing doubts about the Federal Reserve’s willingness to cut interest rates in December and concerns over inflated valuations of artificial intelligence......
Honda has reported a 37% drop in net profit for the six months ending in September, citing the impact of tariffs imposed by former U.S. President Donald Trump and a global semiconductor shortage that disrupted production at a key factory in Mexico. The Tokyo-based automaker announced on Friday that......
Asian stock markets faced mixed outcomes on Friday, highlighting investor skepticism over the limited scope of a recently announced trade truce between the United States and China. Concerns about slowing global economic growth overshadowed the diplomatic breakthrough. Mixed performance across Asian......
Global stock markets rallied on Monday as investors celebrated a breakthrough in U.S.-China trade negotiations and growing expectations for another Federal Reserve interest rate cut. The optimism propelled major indices to record highs, signaling a renewed appetite for risk among investors worldwide. Asian......
Donald Trump arrived in Tokyo on Monday evening, commencing a high-stakes diplomatic mission that will culminate in his first face-to-face meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping since resuming office. The visit comes at a critical juncture in U.S.-China relations as both nations strive to de-escalate......
The unprecedented $100,000 fee imposed by President Donald Trump on new H-1B visa applications has sent shockwaves through global markets, with Asian and European stock exchanges reacting cautiously to the policy. The measure, effective September 21, 2025, marks a significant increase from the existing......
The resignation of Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has triggered a rally in Asian markets, driven by optimism over potential fiscal stimulus under his successor. The announcement overshadowed weaker-than-expected Chinese export data, as investors shifted focus to the likelihood of more accommodative......
Long-term government borrowing costs have climbed to their highest levels in decades across major economies, driven by rising fiscal concerns and inflation fears that are reshaping bond markets. Japanese 30-year bond yields reached a record 3.28% on Wednesday, while UK gilt yields soared to levels unseen......
Major tariff hike targets global tech supply chains US President Donald Trump announced plans to impose 100% tariffs on imported chips and semiconductors, a move poised to reshape the global technology landscape. Speaking from the White House on August 6, Trump stated, "We will implement significant......
Oil prices dropped sharply after key OPEC+ members, including Saudi Arabia and Russia, announced an increase in production of 411,000 barrels per day for June. This follows a similar decision the previous month that had already triggered a decline in prices. The price of Brent crude dipped nearly four......
President Donald Trump has stepped back from his previous threats to remove Jerome Powell as Chair of the Federal Reserve. His earlier criticism of Powell, particularly regarding interest rate decisions, had caused significant turbulence in financial markets. However, Trump clarified to reporters at......
