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A weakening yen has helped to boost the country's exports. Japan's dependence on foreign oil remains a risk, however.

fool.com - 2026-08-12 11:30:00

EasyJet PLC (LSE:EZJ) has given private equity group Castlelake four more days to decide whether to make a firm takeover offer, bringing its deadline into line with rival bidder Apollo. Castlelake and Apollo must now confirm by 5pm on Friday, 7 August whether they intend to make binding offers for the airline or walk away.

proactiveinvestors.co.uk - 2026-08-03 02:43:00

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 Hang Seng Index has outperformed its major Asian peers this year, even as the Kospi and Nikkei 225 have come under pressure. The index has rebounded nearly 14% from its lowest level this year, while the Nikkei 225 and Kospi have fallen about 15% and 40%, respectively, from their year-highs.

invezz.com - 2026-07-29 02:07:32

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

EasyJet PLC (LSE:EZJ) reported a 70% fall in third-quarter profit as the Middle East conflict pushed up fuel costs and weakened booking demand. The low-cost airline, which has also been busy fielding takeover offers in recent weeks, posted headline profit before tax of £85 million for the three months to June, down from £286 million a year earlier.

proactiveinvestors.co.uk - 2026-07-23 03:08:13

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

A bidding war has broken out for budget carrier easyJet after Apollo and Castlelake have both submitted takeover offers. In this article EZJ-GB

cnbc.com - 2026-07-10 02:44:17

Apollo has agreed key terms on a possible £5.7 billion cash offer for easyJet PLC (LSE:EZJ), trumping rival suitor Castlelake and winning the backing of the airline's board. The US private equity giant is proposing £7.15 per share, above the £6.90 that easyJet agreed in principle with Castlelake on Sunday.

proactiveinvestors.co.uk - 2026-07-10 02:31:38

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 easyJet PLC (LSE:EZJ) board said it would be "minded" to recommend a £6.90-a-share takeover offer from investment firm Castlelake if a firm bid is made, as the parties agreed an extension to takeover talks. Castlelake submitted a fifth proposal on Saturday to buy the shares it does not already own for £6.90 in cash, alongside a partial unlisted share alternative.

proactiveinvestors.co.uk - 2026-07-06 02:41:30

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

Shares in easyJet PLC (LSE:EZJ) fell after being downgraded by two brokers after the airline's takeover-fuelled rally left analysts questioning the risk-reward balance. Citi cut its rating to ‘neutral/high risk' from ‘buy/high risk', although it raised its target price to 580p from 500p, following a period where the shares climbed 75% from their mid-May lows after geopolitical concerns eased and Castlelake's bid interest emerged.

proactiveinvestors.co.uk - 2026-06-30 07:29:48

EasyJet PLC (LSE:EZJ) has rejected a fourth takeover proposal from Castlelake, saying the US private equity firm's latest approach still undervalues the airline and raises significant concerns over whether a deal could be completed. The low-cost carrier has nevertheless agreed to provide Castlelake with limited commercial information after concluding that further due diligence could lead to a higher offer that better reflects the company's value.

proactiveinvestors.co.uk - 2026-06-25 02:44:40

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

EasyJet PLC (LSE:EZJ) has rejected a third takeover approach from investment firm Castlelake, prompting the bidder to take its proposed 625p-a-share offer directly to shareholders ahead of a takeover deadline later this week. The US private equity firm said its latest non-binding proposal was rejected on Sunday, with the airline's board having already turned down earlier approaches at 560p and 600p per share.

proactiveinvestors.co.uk - 2026-06-22 02:33:54

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

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 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

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

EasyJet PLC's (LSE:EZJ) sprawling collection of airport slots is attracting almost as much attention as its aircraft fleet, leading Deutsche Bank to upgrade the budget airline and give a sharp hike to its share price target. Swapping his former 'sell' rating for a 'hold' view instead, analyst Jaime Rowbotham raised his target price to 540p from 340p, arguing that growing investor interest has shifted the balance of risks around the stock.

proactiveinvestors.co.uk - 2026-06-10 08:08:19

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