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Takaichi's food tax cut and cash aid could reshape Japan's economy, with consumer-focused sectors and Japanese ETFs drawing investor attention.

zacks.com - 2026-08-05 11:56:08

Japan and the U.S. step in to support the yen. See which ETFs could benefit from a stronger yen -- and which export-focused funds may face pressure.

zacks.com - 2026-08-03 10:01:10

The Nikkei 225 Index retreated by over 1.52% on Monday as investors reacted to several events, including the Japanese yen rescue and the upcoming corporate earnings. It dropped to 63,390, down by 12.9% from its peak this year.

invezz.com - 2026-08-02 22:41:39

The decision comes as speculation continues to swirl around whether the Bank of Japan will hike rates at a faster pace.

cnbc.com - 2026-07-30 23:33:43

Asian stocks were mixed on Thursday as investors assessed the fallout from the AI sell-off, the Federal Reserve's rate outlook and renewed tensions in the Middle East. The MSCI Asia-Pacific gauge excluding Japan was little changed after swinging between gains and losses.

invezz.com - 2026-07-30 00:28:48

The Nikkei 225 Index tilted upwards on Monday, even as top technology stocks declined. It rose by 27 basis points to 64,780, up a bit from this month's low of 62,646.

invezz.com - 2026-07-27 01:31:03

Japanese stocks were higher as fears about a further escalation of the Iran conflict ease for now.

wsj.com - 2026-07-26 20:18:00

This is the first rise in core inflation since March, and was in line with the1.6% growth expected by economists polled by Reuters.

cnbc.com - 2026-07-23 19:48:04

Asian stocks rallied on Wednesday as investors returned to semiconductor shares after a bruising sell-off, taking their cue from a Wall Street rebound even as Brent crude pushed further above $91 a barrel. MSCI's Asia-Pacific gauge outside Japan gained 1.2%, while South Korea's Kospi surged more than 6% and Japan's Nikkei 225 climbed 1.9%.

invezz.com - 2026-07-22 00:32:10

Japanese stocks were higher following a recovery in U.S. technology stocks overnight.

wsj.com - 2026-07-21 20:27:00

Japan's imports jumped to a record high in June, government data showed on Wednesday, as a weak ‌yen and soaring oil prices drove up import costs and inflation, leaving the central bank in a policy bind.

reuters.com - 2026-07-21 20:25:46

The Nikkei 225 Index continued its freefall as technology companies like Softbank, Tokyo Electron, Kioxia, and Advantest plunged ahead of the upcoming big-tech earnings. It plunged by over 4%, reaching its lowest level since June 11.

invezz.com - 2026-07-19 22:47:45

iShares MSCI Japan ETF (NYSEARCA:EWJ) is the default way for American investors to gain exposure to Japan.

247wallst.com - 2026-07-13 19:14:14

Japan's Finance Minister just urged the world's largest pension fund to redirect its money, and even a small shift in its carefully balanced portfolio could send shockwaves through currency and bond markets that investors are only beginning to price in.

247wallst.com - 2026-07-10 12:33:12

Lately, the land of the rising sun has been the land of the falling yen. While single-country equity exposure to Japan has provided investors with relative outperformance year-to-date (YTD), they appear to be better off shedding the currency drag.

etftrends.com - 2026-07-10 07:21:06

A large and powerful typhoon approached a remote chain of islands ​in Japan's southwest on Friday, prompting authorities to ‌warn of violent winds, torrential rain, landslides and flooding in what could be the region's most destructive storm in years.

reuters.com - 2026-07-09 21:24:21

The Nikkei 225 Index traded sideways on July 8 as artificial intelligence (AI) stocks rebounded after Tuesday's sharp sell-off. The index was trading at 39,770, about 7% below its highest level this year.

invezz.com - 2026-07-08 00:56:46

With indications that President Donald Trump will support lifting the ban on selling F-35 Lightning II stealth strike fighters to Turkey, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has predictably expressed opposition. While a delivery of the fifth-generation combat aircraft to Turkey likely isn't imminent even if swiftly approved, Russia, meanwhile, seems to have made progress in manufacturing the first batch of 4.5-generation Su-35 Flanker fighters Iran ordered years ago.

forbes.com - 2026-07-07 11:10:23

The S&P 500's top 10 stocks now make up ~40% of the index. VEFA seeks to provide developed international exposure with an analyst sentiment tilt, which may help reduce concentration risk.

etftrends.com - 2026-07-04 08:45:54

Reports that Japan's Ministry of Finance is abandoning its custom of telegraphing intervention risks and may instead enter the FX market to surprise market participants, has traders on edge.

wsj.com - 2026-07-02 20:02:00

The Nikkei 225 Index has sold off recently as investors book profits following its strong rally to the all-time high of 72,781 in June. It was trading at 69,190 on Thursday, up by 37% this year.

invezz.com - 2026-07-02 00:17:46

2026 is more than halfway done, somehow, after a whirlwind start defined by volatility. Geopolitical risk and AI bubble risk were the headline drivers, even as portfolios were rewarded by strong tech earnings.

etftrends.com - 2026-06-29 16:51:45

The Nikkei 225 Index jumped and neared its all-time high as memory and semiconductor companies like Kioxia, Tokyo Electron, Advantest, and Keyence Corporation soared. It jumped by over 5% to 71,950, a few points below the all-time high of 72,781.

invezz.com - 2026-06-25 00:45:55

The Nikkei 225 Index has slumped over the past two consecutive days, reaching a low of 68,863 as fears of a technology bubble intensify. It has slipped by 5.5% from its high this week, with key technology companies in the red.

invezz.com - 2026-06-24 00:42:28

Jayati Bharadwaj, head of FX strategy at TD Securities, discusses the potential for yen intervention as the currency trades near its weakest level in four decades against the dollar. She speaks on “Bloomberg Surveillance.

youtube.com - 2026-06-23 08:57:26

Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara reaffirmed that officials will step in as needed to support the yen.

wsj.com - 2026-06-22 22:57:00

On a recent episode of The Peter Schiff Show Podcast , longtime gold bull and dollar bear Peter Schiff laid out a sovereign debt scenario for Japan that he believes is a dress rehearsal for the United States.

247wallst.com - 2026-06-22 15:01:11

Asian markets began the week with a rare pocket of calm. Investors who had spent days watching the Strait of Hormuz, oil screens and central-bank signals found enough comfort in fresh US-Iran diplomacy to buy risk again, even if the relief looked fragile.

invezz.com - 2026-06-22 00:54:05

An intervention risk for the yen remains elevated but the move alone is unlikely to reverse the currency's weakness, OCBC said.

wsj.com - 2026-06-21 21:55:00

Japan's power industry welcomed the government's roadmap for the future replacement of nuclear reactors as a ​key step towards securing the workforce and ‌supply chains needed to sustain the sector, but its top lobbyist on Friday called for greater policy support to encourage ​investment.

reuters.com - 2026-06-19 05:12:01

Japan spent about $73 billion on foreign exchange intervention and the Bank of Japan has raised rates, but the yen remains near 160 against the dollar. A wide U.S.-Japan rate gap, carry trades and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's reflationary stance continue to weigh on the currency.

cnbc.com - 2026-06-18 22:04:53

The yen strengthened against other G-10 and Asian currencies amid risks of potential FX intervention by Japanese authorities.

wsj.com - 2026-06-18 21:01:00

Japanese lenders may be forced to suspend services such as ATMs and online banking if ​sophisticated AI models end up posing a serious ‌threat to the banking system, said the chair of the country's banking lobby.

reuters.com - 2026-06-18 03:41:03

Asian markets were broadly steady on Thursday as investors looked past the formal signing of a US-Iran interim peace agreement and focused instead on what comes next for oil, rates and risk appetite. The deal extends an April ceasefire by 60 days and aims to create room for a final truce, but it has not removed the political risk around enforcement.

invezz.com - 2026-06-18 01:28:00

Chinese automakers are speeding into right-hand-drive markets from Australia to Southeast Asia and ​challenging long-dominant Japanese car companies with premium electric vehicles aimed at affluent consumers.

reuters.com - 2026-06-17 19:08:56

Japan's May exports jump double-digit, led by AI-driven chip demand and auto shipments, putting Japan-focused ETFs in focus.

zacks.com - 2026-06-17 11:56:07

Japan's crude oil import price hit a record high in yen terms in ​May, surpassing April levels, Ministry of Finance data ‌showed on Wednesday, driven by a surge in crude prices resulting from supply disruptions caused by the closure of the ​Strait of Hormuz.

reuters.com - 2026-06-17 05:33:54

While the Middle East conflict reduced the volume of oil flowing through the Strait of Hormuz, the resulting surge in energy costs and pivot toward alternative procurement channels likely drove up Japan's import bill.

wsj.com - 2026-06-16 22:22:00

Asian currencies consolidated against the dollar before first decision by a FOMC led by Chairman Kevin Warsh later.

wsj.com - 2026-06-16 20:41:00

Japan exports in May grow at fastest pace in more than three years, beating estimates

cnbc.com - 2026-06-16 19:59:01

The Bank of Japan raised interest rates to a 31-year ​high on Tuesday, marking another ‌landmark step in normalising monetary policy as it focused on taming price ​pressures from the energy ​shock caused by the Iran war.

reuters.com - 2026-06-16 02:45:03

Its shares surged, underscoring strong investor appetite for new listings amid a sustained rally in domestic equities.

wsj.com - 2026-06-16 00:43:00

Japan's central bank lifted its policy rate to 1%, anchoring its policy path against the inflationary risks of a war-induced spike in energy costs.

wsj.com - 2026-06-15 23:53:00

Donald Trump posts ‘Let the oil flow' as US-Iran peace deal sparks immediate drop for Brent crude

theguardian.com - 2026-06-15 08:55:45

Japan is preparing to send a delegation to ​Greenland this summer to evaluate ‌possible rare earth extraction, the Nikkei newswire reported on Sunday.

reuters.com - 2026-06-13 21:49:33

Japan has secured stable oil supplies through the end of March 2028 despite the Iran war through a combination of alternative crude ​imports and stockpile releases, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Thursday, extending ‌the country's previous supply outlook by around one year.

reuters.com - 2026-06-11 06:33:54

Heading into a defining week, Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda's absence leaves the central bank with a jarring optics problem just as it seeks to cement its ​credibility as an inflation fighter and convince markets it means business.

reuters.com - 2026-06-11 03:54:00

Japan's three largest banks said on Wednesday they will jointly issue stablecoins during ​the current fiscal year ending in March ‌2027, a sign of growing momentum for digital payments in a country where cash and credit cards remain ​popular.

reuters.com - 2026-06-09 21:41:07

Japan is having a moment. The MSCI Japan benchmark has delivered an unhedged return of about 13% year to date through late May, while the currency-hedged version has tacked on closer to 18%.

247wallst.com - 2026-06-08 22:59:32

Japanese investors sold foreign stocks at the fastest pace in about five years in May, as caution over Middle ​East hostilities and concerns that a tech-driven market rally ‌had run too far weighed on sentiment.

reuters.com - 2026-06-08 05:18:09