Japan

The Japanese term ‘moshitora’, translating to ‘what if Trump’, has made a comeback as former U.S. President Donald Trump reenters the political arena. What Happened: The term ‘moshitora’ first emerged during the 2016 presidential election and has recently...

The banking sector in Japan stands on the brink of significant profit gains following the Bank of Japan’s (BoJ) decision to move away from negative interest rates, a policy in place for the last eight years. This landmark shift heralds a period of windfall profits for leading financial...

The Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF) of Japan, recognized as the world’s largest pension fund, is reportedly exploring Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) as a potential asset for diversification. This development comes amid a significant rally in the cryptocurrency’s value. What Happened:...

In a historic move, the Bank of Japan (BOJ) has increased interest rates for the first time in 17 years, signaling the end of the world’s last negative rates regime. What Happened: The BOJ announced on Tuesday that it would raise its short-term interest rates to approximately 0% to 0.1% from...

Taiwan Semiconductor (NYSE:TSM) is reportedly considering expanding its advanced chip packaging capacity in Japan, which could significantly impact the global semiconductor industry. What Happened: TSMC is exploring the possibility of establishing advanced packaging facilities in Japan, sources...

North Korea has fired ballistic missiles into the sea, marking the first such launch in two months. The incident coincides with a visit by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken to Seoul for a democracy conference. What Happened: The missiles were fired on Monday from a region south of Pyongyang,...

By RoboForex Analytical Department The USD/JPY pair is rising, reaching 148.28 on Friday. The US dollar is strengthening across the market following the release of US retail sales data. This information is prompting market participants to reassess their expectations for the future of the US Federal...

Japanese equities are experiencing a revival after outperforming most of their global peers for the last 18 months. This is fruitful news for investors like Warren Buffett, who placed his money in the Japanese market as early as August 2020. After 25 years, Japan’s Nikkei 225 index hit a new...

Stephen Butt’s company, Silchester International Investors, a traditionally silent long-term investor for almost 30 years, is now becoming increasingly outspoken about its demand for reform in Japan’s financial sector. What Happened: Silchester, managing over $40 billion, is pushing...

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Goldman Sachs has flagged an increasing concern over the U.S. stock market’s heavy concentration and the dominant sway of its largest tech stocks, urging investors to broaden their geographical diversification. According to Goldman Sachs equity analyst Ben Snider, “Concentration within...

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Ozempic maker Novo Nordisk (NYSE:NVO), a Danish pharmaceutical company, is set to launch its weight-loss drug, Wegovy, in Japan. This move is in response to the rising obesity rates in the country. What Happened: Despite Japan’s reputation for being health-conscious, the country has seen a...

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