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The "sharply undervalued" yen is poised for a revival even after Bank of Japan Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda surprised markets by warning of further potential policy easing, according to UBS Global ...
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Business / Financial Markets | CURRENCY MARKET
The dollar eased past ¥110.80 in Tokyo trading Thursday, dampened by selling to adjust positions ahead of key events. At 5 p.m., the dollar stood at ¥110.76-76, down from ¥110.88-89 at ...
Business / Financial Markets | TSE DATA & REPORT
Nikkei extends rally as optimism over U.S.-China trade deal grows
The benchmark Nikkei average extended its winning streak to a fourth session on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on Thursday, backed by renewed hopes of progress in U.S.-China trade talks. The 225-issue ...
Business / Financial Markets | CURRENCY MARKET Feb 20, 2019
The dollar was firmer around ¥110.90 in late Wednesday trading in Tokyo, lifted by a rise in Japanese shares. At 5 p.m., the dollar stood at ¥110.88-89, up from ¥110.65-66 at the same time on Tuesday. The euro was at $1.1342-1342, up from $1.1299-1299, and ...
Business / Financial Markets | TSE DATA & REPORT Feb 20, 2019
Stocks gained further ground on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on Wednesday, helped partly by the yen's fall against the dollar. The 225-issue Nikkei average gained 128.84 points, or 0.60 percent, to end at 21,431.49, its highest finish since Dec. 17 last year. On Tuesday, the ...
Business / Financial Markets | CURRENCY MARKET Feb 19, 2019
The dollar gained modest ground to top ¥110.60 in Tokyo trading Tuesday, buoyed by Bank of Japan Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda's remark suggesting the possibility of fresh easing. At 5 p.m., the dollar stood at ¥110.65-66, up from ¥110.55-56 at the same time Monday. The euro ...
Business / Financial Markets | TSE DATA & REPORT Feb 19, 2019
Stocks closed moderately higher Tuesday after repeated minor ups and downs amid a lack of major trading incentives. The Nikkei 225 average gained 20.80 points, or 0.10 percent, to end at 21,302.65. On Monday, the key market gauge surged 381.22 points. The Topix, which covers all ...
Business / Financial Markets | CURRENCY MARKET Feb 18, 2019
The dollar firmed above ¥110.50 in Tokyo trading Monday amid receding worries about U.S.-China trade negotiations. At 5 p.m., the dollar stood at ¥110.55-56, up from ¥110.31-32 at the same time Friday. The euro was at $1.1306-1306, up from $1.1278-1279, and at 124.99-¥125.00, up from ...
Business / Financial Markets | TSE DATA & REPORT Feb 18, 2019
Stocks staged a strong rally Monday, with buying sentiment boosted by the latest sharp upturn on Wall Street. The Nikkei 225 average soared 381.22 points, or 1.82 percent, to end at 21,281.85, its best finish since Dec. 17. On Friday, the key market gauge fell ...
Business / Financial Markets Feb 15, 2019
JPMorgan Chase on Thursday unveiled a prototype for a digital coin system using blockchain, a first among major banks as disruption accelerates change in financial services. The system, called JPM Coin, which for now is only at the prototype stage and for business-to-business deals, would ...
Business / Financial Markets | CURRENCY MARKET Feb 15, 2019
Greenback slips to around ¥110.30 in Tokyo on weak U.S. and Chinese economic data
The dollar weakened to around ¥110.30 in Tokyo trading late Friday after being battered by downbeat U.S. economic data. At 5 p.m., the dollar stood at ¥110.31-32, down from ¥111.06-07 at the same time Thursday. The euro was at $1.1278-1279, down from $1.1286-1286, and at ...
Business / Financial Markets | TSE DATA & REPORT Feb 15, 2019
The benchmark Nikkei average lost further ground on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on Friday, bruised by the yen's rise against the dollar. The 225-issue Nikkei average sagged 239.08 points, or 1.13 percent, to end at 20,900.63. On Thursday, the index inched down 4.77 points. The Topix ...