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 ...
The Edge Singapore

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 ...
The Japan Times

Bank of Japan expected to keep rates steady ahead of February election

The Bank of Japan is expected to hold rates steady at a two-day policy board meeting that begins Thursday, even as Japanese government bonds remain volatile and the yen continues to be weak.