Japan
TOKYO – The bedrock of the global financial system is shifting. On January 23, 2026, the Japanese government bond (JGB) market—long a bastion of low volatility and near-zero rates—is grappling with a historic "market rebellion." The yield on the benchmark 40-year JGB surged to 4.24% this
Japan
In a historic upheaval that has redefined the boundaries of global fixed income, the Japanese government bond (JGB) market has entered a state of open rebellion. On January 20, 2026, the yield on the 40-year JGB catapulted to a staggering 4.24%, marking the first time a Japanese sovereign maturity
Mitsubishi
In a landmark move that underscores the intensifying global scramble for stable energy resources, Mitsubishi Corporation (TYO: 8058) announced on January 16, 2026, its acquisition of the U.S. natural gas production and pipeline assets of Aethon Energy Management LLC. The deal, valued at a total enterprise value of $7.
Japan
In a move that has fundamentally reshaped the landscape of global finance, the Bank of Japan (BoJ) concluded its final policy meeting of 2025 on December 19th by raising its benchmark interest rate to 0.75%. This decision marks the highest borrowing cost in Japan since 1995 and signals the
Japan
The long-standing era of "free money" from the East has officially come to a close. On December 19, 2025, the Bank of Japan (BoJ) delivered a landmark interest rate hike, raising its benchmark short-term rate to 0.75%—the highest level seen in three decades. This move, while
NextNav
In a significant move poised to redefine global positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) services, NextNav (NASDAQ: NN) announced today, December 16, 2025, an expanded strategic and technology partnership with Tokyo-based MetCom Inc. This collaboration marks NextNav's inaugural international deployment of its advanced 5G-based PNT solution, set to revolutionize
Japan
Japan is set to introduce a landmark cryptocurrency reserve mandate, a pivotal regulatory move designed to fortify investor protection and instill greater stability within its burgeoning digital asset market. This forward-thinking initiative, expected to take full effect in 2026, aims to compel local cryptocurrency exchanges to maintain substantial reserves against
China
As of November 2025, China is significantly escalating economic pressure on Japan, a direct consequence of Japan's increasingly assertive stance on the Taiwan dispute. This intensifying coercion, triggered by recent remarks from Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, threatens to unravel decades of economic interdependence, sending shockwaves through Asian
China
In a dramatic escalation of geopolitical tensions, China has initiated significant economic pressure on Japan, following remarks by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi concerning a potential military response to any Chinese use of force against Taiwan. This assertive move, unfolding in November 2025, has sent immediate shockwaves through Japan'
Asian Stock Markets
Asian stock markets are exhibiting a palpable sense of caution, with traders carefully navigating a landscape shaped by persistent global uncertainties. This circumspect approach is largely attributed to the lingering shadow of past US government shutdown concerns and a broader undercurrent of anxiety surrounding the technology sector, factors that continue
Asian Markets
Asian markets presented a complex and often contradictory picture on November 4, 2025, with major indices displaying a mixed performance that underscored the intricate web of geopolitical, economic, and technological forces at play. While Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index found a boost from a fragile U.S.-China
Japan
Tokyo, Japan – October 16, 2025 – Japan's core machinery orders, a crucial barometer for future capital expenditure, recorded a month-on-month decline of 0.9% in August, a figure that, while still a contraction, was significantly smaller than the sharp 4.6% decrease observed in July 2025. This latest report,