Toyota Motor union demands record 2024 bonuses – Nikkei
TOKYO (Reuters) – Toyota Motor Corp’s labour union is set to demand its biggest annual bonus on record worth 7.6 months of pay, exceeding the … Read more
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Japan’s Nikkei scales 34-year peak on Wall Street record
By Kevin Buckland TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s Nikkei share average rallied to a fresh 34-year peak on Monday as the U.S. S&P 500’s record-high close … Read more
Marketmind: Juiced-up Nikkei counts on BOJ staying relaxed
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole. While Chinese shares were again starved of stimulus, Japanese stocks need … Read more
Japan’s Nikkei hits 34-year peak above 36,000 as shippers rally
By Kevin Buckland TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan’s Nikkei share average on Monday crossed the 36,000 mark for the first time in 34 years, powered by shippers … Read more
Marketmind: Apple gets pipped, Uniqlo lifts the Nikkei
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Kevin Buckland Two big stock stories are grabbing investor attention: Apple’s slip behind … Read more
Marketmind- Nikkei elation, Chinese deflation
By Jamie McGeever (Reuters) – A look at the day ahead in Asian markets. Japan continues to set itself apart from the rest of Asia … Read more
Marketmind- Nikkei rally is no flash in Japan
By Jamie McGeever (Reuters) – A look at the day ahead in Asian markets. South Korea delivers its latest interest rate decision on Thursday with … Read more
Marketmind: Nikkei hits post-bubble peak on Wall Street’s lead
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Kevin Buckland Asian stocks followed Wall Street higher on Tuesday, boding well for … Read more
Japan’s TSE to ask companies with subsidiary listings to increase disclosure – Nikkei
(Reuters) – The Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) will ask listed companies with publicly traded subsidiaries or equity affiliates to increase disclosure about corporate governance, Nikkei … Read more
Japan’s Nikkei seen rising to 35,000 by mid-2024 on earnings boost: Reuters poll
By Kevin Buckland TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s Nikkei 225 share average will continue its more-than-28% rally this year into 2024 to reach a three-decade high … Read more
Marketmind: Rallying Nikkei on the cusp of a breakout
By Jamie McGeever (Reuters) – A look at the day ahead in Asian markets from Alden Bentley, U.S. Breaking News Editor for Finance and Markets. … Read more
Japan poised to scrap quarterly report requirement for businesses -Nikkei Asia
(Reuters) -Japan’s legislature has begun deliberations on a bill that would end the requirement for listed companies to file quarterly financial reports, in an effort … Read more
Mitsubishi Motors to exit from China production – Nikkei
TOKYO (Reuters) -Mitsubishi Motors has decided to end automobile production in China, the Nikkei newspaper reported on Wednesday. The Japanese automaker is making final arrangements … Read more
Nissan to delay new SUV production by 6 months in Mexico due to stolen mold -Nikkei
TOKYO (Reuters) – Nissan Motor will delay the start of production of its next “Kicks” SUV model in Mexico by about six months after some … Read more
Nikkei clinches fresh three-decade high as BOJ stands pat
(Reuters) – Japan’s Nikkei notched a fresh three-decade high and its 10th consecutive weekly gain on Friday, as investors cheered the central bank leaving its … Read more
Nikkei closes above 33,000 for the first time in 33 years
By Rocky Swift TOKYO – Japan’s benchmark Nikkei gauge surged on Tuesday, closing over 33,000 for the first time in 33 years, led by technology … Read more
Japan’s Nikkei closes at 32-year high as US default fears ease
By Rocky Swift TOKYO (Reuters) – Japanese stocks rose on Friday, with the benchmark Nikkei index closing at a three-decade high, after U.S. lawmakers voted … Read more
Japan’s Nikkei seen sliding to 30,000 by year-end – Reuters poll
By Kevin Buckland TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s Nikkei 225 share average will drop 4% from 33-year highs, returning to the psychologically key 30,000 level by … Read more
BOJ to discuss revising forward guidance on policy path – Nikkei
TOKYO (Reuters) – The Bank of Japan will discuss revising its forward guidance on its future policy path and conduct an examination of its past … Read more
Ex-BOJ deputy governor Nakaso predicts tweak or end to YCC -Nikkei
TOKYO (Reuters) – The Bank of Japan will likely modify or end its bond yield control policy due to increasing side-effects such as the hit … Read more
Japan’s Nikkei seen hitting 30,000 by end of 2023 on economic recovery: Reuters poll
By Junko Fujita TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s Nikkei 225 share index will hit the psychological 30,000 level by end-2023 on a better domestic corporate and … Read more
Toyota to launch two luxury vehicles in Japan -Nikkei
TOKYO (Reuters) – Toyota Motor Corp will launch two higher-end luxury vehicles in Japan during the next financial year as it seeks to capture a … Read more
Japan, US finalising memorandum of understanding on cyber security – Nikkei
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan and the United States are finalising a memorandum of understanding on cyber security, Japan’s Nikkei newspaper reported on Thursday. Japan’s trade … Read more
BOJ considering raising inflation forecasts to near 2% target -Nikkei
(Reuters) -The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is considering raising its inflation forecasts in January to show price growth close to its 2% target in fiscal … Read more
Apple CEO Cook conveyed app store curb concerns to Japan PM – Nikkei
(Reuters) – Apple Inc Chief Executive Tim Cook asked Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to consider protecting users when regulating distribution of smartphone apps, Nikkei … Read more
Japan firms to stop insuring ships in all Russian waters -Nikkei
TOKYO (Reuters) – Three Japanese insurance companies will stop insuring ships for damage in all Russian waters due to the war in Ukraine, potentially affecting … Read more
Toshiba’s preferred bidder may lower valuation below 2 trillion yen – Nikkei
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan Industrial Partners (JIP), the preferred bidder to buy out Toshiba Corp, may lower the valuation from the planned 2.2 trillion yen … Read more
BOJ policymaker Takata rules out ending yield cap – Nikkei
TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan’s economy is not yet in a phase where the central bank can end yield curve control (YCC), its board member Hajime Takata … Read more
Japan’s Nikkei seen rallying 6% to key 30,000 level by mid-2023: Reuters poll
By Kevin Buckland TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s Nikkei 225 share average will rally to the psychological 30,000 level by the middle of next year for … Read more
Orix can invest about $2 billion in Toshiba buyout – Nikkei Business
TOKYO (Reuters) -Orix Corp has decided it could invest about 300 billion yen ($2 billion) in a consortium to buy out Japanese industrial conglomerate Toshiba … Read more
Nissan, Renault relationship should be ‘more equal’ Renault CEO tells Nikkei
TOKYO (Reuters) -The relationship between Japan’s Nissan Motor Co and top shareholder Renault SA should be “more equal”, the Nikkei newspaper quoted the French automaker’s … Read more
Japan LDP tax chief says corporate tax hike an option for defence funding -Nikkei
TOKYO (Reuters) -The head of tax policy at Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) said on Friday that raising corporate taxes was an option to … Read more
Google to invest $690 million in Japan, CEO Pichai tells Nikkei
(Reuters) – Alphabet Inc’s Google plans to invest a total of 100 billion yen ($690.13 million) in Japan through 2024, its Chief Executive Officer Sundar … Read more
Mazda discussing ending production in Russia – Nikkei
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s Mazda Motor Corp is discussing ending production of its vehicles at a joint venture plant in Vladivostok, eastern Russia, the Nikkei … Read more
BOJ conducted rate check in apparent preparation for currency intervention -Nikkei
TOKYO (Reuters) – The Bank of Japan has conducted a rate check in apparent preparation for currency intervention, the Nikkei website reported on Wednesday citing … Read more
Japan’s Mitsui nears decision to join new Sakhalin-2 operator -Nikkei
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japanese trading firm Mitsui & Co is close to making a final decision to join a new Russian operator for the Sakhalin-2 … Read more
Nikkei ends above 29,000 for first time in seven months on Wall Street rally
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s Nikkei ended above the key psychological level of 29,000 on Wednesday for the first time in more than seven months, after … Read more
U.S. Vice President Harris to attend Abe’s state funeral – Nikkei
(Reuters) – U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris will attend former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s state funeral on Sept. 27, Nikkei Asia reported https://s.nikkei.com/3QIM37n on … Read more
Fed’s Bullard favors 75 basis point hike in July over 100 for now – Nikkei
(Reuters) – St. Louis Federal Reserve President James Bullard would prefer to lift interest rates by 75 basis points at the central bank’s next meeting … Read more
Japan’s SMFG plans to buy 10% stake in SBI worth over $443 million -Nikkei
TOKYO -Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMFG) Inc is in final talks to acquire 10% of online financial giant SBI Holdings Inc in a deal … Read more
Japan considers resuming tourism discount as COVID eases -Nikkei
TOKYO – Japan’s government is considering resuming a national travel discount campaign as soon as late this month to help the tourism industry recover from … Read more
Japan’s Nikkei seen rising 7% to 29,000 by year-end, erasing 2022 losses: Reuters poll
By Kevin Buckland TOKYO – Japan’s Nikkei share index, which has had a rollercoaster ride in the past year, is forecast to climb over 7% … Read more
Japan PM says important to keep close ties with overseas FX authorities – Nikkei interview
TOKYO – Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said it was important for Japan to maintain close ties with overseas currency authorities, in an exclusive interview … Read more
Japan PM Kishida arranging to join Shangri-La Dialogue security summit -Nikkei
TOKYO – Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is arranging his attendance at the Shangri-La Dialogue Asian security summit in Singapore on June 10-12 to foster … Read more
Hitachi to sell $1.6 billion Hitachi Transport stake to KKR, Nikkei says
TOKYO – Hitachi Ltd is planning to sell most of its 40% stake in Hitachi Transport System Ltd to U.S. private equity firm Kohlberg Kravis … Read more
Nissan to stop most development of new gasoline engines – Nikkei
– Nissan Motor Co Ltd plans to stop developing new internal combustion engines in all its major markets except the United States and focus on … Read more