Editorial: Japan election pits parties against fiscal reality over sales tax cuts

Japan's ruling and opposition parties have set out policies to lower the 8% consumption tax on food and drinks ahead of the ...

Dollar stays weak on US.-Europe tensions

The dollar remained under pressure after reaching a two-week low Tuesday as U.S. tariff threats against European allies raised concerns about foreign investors moving away from U.S. assets.

Analysis-Japan May Struggle to Calm Markets Tripped up by Takaichi's Taboo Tax Cut

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi may struggle to calm a bond market jolted by her vow ‌to ​cut the consumption tax rate, a taboo even her mentor and former premier Shinzo ‌Abe - known for his ...

US futures edge higher and gold hits another record as markets swoon over Greenland dispute

Asian shares have extended their losses while gold prices hit a record high as concerns over U.S. President Donald Trump’s ...
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MUFG's trust banking arm aims to double alternative assets to $10bln over four years

TOKYO - Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group's (MUFG) trust banking arm ‍aims to double alternative ‍assets under management in its own funds to ​around 1.6 trillion yen ($10 billion) over four years, an ...
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Japan union head calls on government to stabilise FX, prices

The leader of Japan’s largest labour union group urged Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s government to stabilise currencies and ...

Factbox-economic policies of key Japan parties ahead of election

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's decision to call a snap general election on February 8 to seek voter backing for her ...