Bank of Japan Holds Rates Steady
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Bank of Japan holds rates at 0.25%, yen weakens to one-month low
The decision comes a day after the U.S. Federal Reserve cut rates by 25 basis points, bringing the federal funds rate to 4.25%-4.5%.CNBC - 1h -
Bank of Japan holds rates as fears deepen over growth prospects
Yen falls to one-month low against dollar after Federal Reserve signals slower pace of easingFinancial Times - 1h -
Stocks slide as US central bank signals slower pace of rate cuts
The Federal Reserve warned it would be cautious about more interest cuts in the face of inflation concerns.BBC News - 3h -
Corporate Japan is steeling itself for hostile interest
The volume of shareholder activism and dealmaking by private equity has mushroomedFinancial Times - 5h -
Bank of England expected to hold interest rates
Analysts are forecasting rates will stay at 4.75% after inflation rose for the second month in a row.BBC News - 6h -
Why money’s flowed into Bank of America bonds — and how a Fed pause in rate cuts may help financial firms
The Federal Reserve’s expected interest-rate cut Wednesday is seen as a potential boost for the banking sector, as corporate bond investors weigh prospects for the U.S.‘s money-center banks.MarketWatch - 12h -
UK inflation increase solidifies expectations interest rates will be kept on hold
Inflation in the U.K. has risen to its highest level since MarchABC News - 20h -
Cody Bellinger trade grades: Yankees get 'A' for steady pivot after Juan Soto loss, Cubs win cost-cutting game
Bellinger is headed to New York in a move that should benefit the offense and Aaron Judge in particularCBS Sports - 23h -
UK inflation hits eight-month high of 2.6%, fuelling calls to hold interest rates
Annual increase in November driven by rising cost of petrol and groceries and hike in tobacco duty in budget. UK inflation data leaves Starmer miles off goal of growth ‘felt in people’s ...The Guardian - 23h -
Japan's Honda and Nissan to reportedly begin merger talks
Nissan and Honda plan to enter into negotiations for a merger to better compete in the rapidly changing automotive industry, the Nikkei newspaper reported.CNBC - 1d -
Treasury yields hold steady after November retail sales, industrial production
Treasury yields finished little changed on Tuesday after stronger-than-expected retail sales for November and an unexpected decline in industrial production last month.MarketWatch - 1d -
Japan's Honda and Nissan to reportedly begin merger talks
DETROIT — Japanese automakers Nissan Motor and Honda Motor reportedly plan to enter into negotiations for a merger to better compete in the rapidly changing global automotive industry, the Nikkei ...NBC News - 1d -
Five central banking lessons for 2024
Advanced economy officials have had a good year, but not quite a vintage oneFinancial Times - 1d -
Trump names pick for ambassador to Japan
President-elect Trump on Monday named George Edward Glass as his pick for ambassador to Japan. “I am pleased to announce George Edward Glass as our next United States Ambassador to Japan,” Trump ...The Hill - 2d -
Trump picks ambassadors to 5 countries, including Japan
Politico - 2d -
The essential guide to visiting Hokuriku, Japan
Yahoo News - 2d -
Japan’s SoftBank pledges $100bn investment in US
Vow by Masayoshi Son’s investment vehicle is latest sign of how groups are seeking to woo Donald TrumpFinancial Times - 2d -
Here's what we now know about the European Central Bank's rate cut plans
Policymakers in Frankfurt indicated a clear dovish shift, but exactly where they will stop rate cuts remains a topic of debate.CNBC - 2d -
Japan's largest bank apologizes over theft of millions of dollars from safe deposit boxes
Japan’s biggest bank has apologized after an employee allegedly stole more than 1 billion yen ($6.6 million) from customers' safe deposit boxesABC News - 2d -
Bank of Japan expected to keep rates on hold this week — CNBC survey
The central bank is expected to keep interest rates on hold this week, awaiting clarity on domestic trends and U.S. policy under Trump, a CNBC survey finds.CNBC - 3d -
Smith steadies Australia and Head puts India to sword on day of two centuries
Third Test, day two: Australia 405-7 v India at the Gabba Smith fights through tough spell to show he still belongs Steve Smith, Gabba, century. Not a surprising combination of words, for a ...The Guardian - 3d -
In Japan, a Fan Is Part of Everyday Life
Ninety percent of paddle-style fans, called uchiwa, are made in the island city of Marugame.The New York Times - 5d -
European Central Bank cuts rates for fourth time this year
ECB lowers borrowing cost as inflation falls and economy remains weak. The European Central Bank cut interest rates for the fourth time this year and kept the door open to further easing in 2025 as ...The Guardian - 6d -
Swiss National Bank takes leap with 50-basis-point interest rate cut amid franc strength
The Swiss National Bank on Thursday cut its key interest rate by 50 basis points, exceeding expectations of a smaller trim.CNBC - 6d -
White House holds press briefing
Watch live coverage as White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre holds a press briefing.NBC News - 6d -
Exclusive-BOJ leaning toward keeping rates steady next week, sources say
The Bank of Japan is leaning toward keeping interest rates steady next week as policymakers prefer to spend more time scrutinising overseas risks and clues on next year's wage outlook, said five ...Yahoo Sports - Dec. 12 -
England win ODI series in South Africa after Tammy Beaumont steadies ship
3rd ODI: England, 153-4, bt S Africa, 233-8, by six wkts (DLS) Opener hits unbeaten 65 to guide England to 2-1 series win England scrapped their way to a six-wicket win in the third ODI against ...The Guardian - Dec. 11 -
In Japan, Designers Fit Big Ideas Into Tiny Homes
Some newer houses around the country are barely wider than a common family car.The New York Times - Dec. 11 -
The case for a global defence bank
Transformative solutions are required to overhaul procurement and expand the pool of available capitalFinancial Times - Dec. 11 -
Japan’s labour reforms challenge packaging logistics
Yahoo News - Dec. 11 -
European Central Bank heads for last rate cut of year — but jumbo move seems off the table
The euro zone central bank will need to do "heavy lifting" next year to support the waning economy, analysts say.CNBC - Dec. 11 -
Ohtani 'unlikely' to pitch in Dodgers' Japan series
Shohei Ohtani is expected to be ready to hit when the Dodgers open their season in Japan next March, but it's "very unlikely" he will also pitch in those games, manager Dave Roberts said.ESPN - Dec. 9 -
First Unbound Collection in western Japan to open in Nara
Yahoo News - Dec. 6 -
India's central bank revises down economic growth forecast for 2025, keeps interest rate steady
The Reserve Bank of India has held interest rate steady since February last year, while a sharper-than-anticipated slowdown in India's growth has made RBI's task tougher.CNBC - Dec. 6 -
Central banks should tread cautiously with rate cuts, says OECD
Core price pressures and services inflation should make rate-setters wary of cutting too fast, report concludesFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
Japan’s audacious bid to become a semiconductor superpower
The government is backing a start-up that aims to upend the economics and geography of the microchip industry. Does it have a chance of success?Financial Times - Dec. 4 -
Banks hit credit card users with higher rates in response to regulation that may never arrive
CFPB regulation meant to save consumers $10 billion a year has resulted in higher costs for some, as banks react by hiking interest rates and charging new fees.CNBC - Dec. 3 -
Banks hit credit card users with higher rates in response to regulation that may never arrive
Banks that issue credit cards used by millions of consumers raised interest rates and introduced new fees over the past year in response to an impending regulation that most experts now believe ...NBC News - Dec. 3 -
Japan’s Nomura bank boss takes 30% voluntary pay cut after worker tries to kill customer
Wealth management employee charged with robbery, attempted murder and arson after home visit to elderly clients. Business live – latest updates The boss of the Japanese bank Nomura has ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
A Second-Rate Crime Gets a Second-Rate Pardon
At least Joe didn’t make Hunter ambassador to a major international ally.The New York Times - Dec. 2
