The Latest Breaking News from Japan

President Biden addresses economic challenges in China, Japan, and India, emphasizing global cooperation and unity for shared prosperity.

Japan's intervention at 160 yen line aims to stabilize currency market and economy, with global implications.

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM24) are down -0.42%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM24) are down -0.73% this morning as mixed earnings and the prospect of higher-for-longer U.S. interest rates weighed on sentiment, with all eyes on the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision due later in the day.

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM24) are down -0.29%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM24) are down -0.58% this morning as the prospect of higher-for-longer U.S. interest rates continued to weigh on sentiment, with all eyes on the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision due later in the day.

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM24) are down -0.29%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM24) are down -0.58% this morning as the prospect of higher-for-longer U.S. interest rates continued to weigh on sentiment, with all eyes on the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision due later in the day.

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida travelled to France on Wednesday for a visit that will also take in Brazil and Paraguay. Tokyo is seeking to boost ties with Paris and Latin America in areas of defence, climate and energy.

IN THE PRESS – Wednesday, May 1: Marijuana may soon be reclassified as a lower-risk drug in the United States, which would be a major win for President Joe Biden. Also, a horrific sword attack leaves a 14-year-old boy dead in London, leading one newspaper to question potential mental health…

Bank of Japan faces challenges as yen selloff overshadows hawkish signals amidst economic uncertainty.

New figures show nearly 14% of all houses in Japan are empty – but this real estate glut is attracting growing interest from foreigners