North Korea appears to be stepping up efforts to secure bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, which could be used to avoid trade restrictions, a new report from security researcher FireEye Inc. states. Hackers from Kim Jong Un's regime are increasing their attacks on cryptocurrency exchanges in South Korea and related sites, in ...
The dollar dropped to around ¥112 in Tokyo trading on Friday, dragged down by rekindled geopolitical risks over North Korea. At ...
Stocks snapped their four-session winning streak on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Friday, weighed down by profit-taking. The Nikkei 225 average fell ...
The benchmark Nikkei average hit a fresh 25-month closing high on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Thursday, helped by the yen's fall against the dollar after the U.S. Federal Reserve signaled an additional interest hike this year. The 225-issue Nikkei average advanced 37.02 points, or 0.18 ...
The dollar topped ¥112.50 for the first time in about two months in Tokyo trading Thursday, lifted by hopes for another interest rate increase this year by the U.S. Federal Reserve. After advancing to around ¥112.70, the highest since July 17, the dollar stood at ...
The Federal Reserve will begin shrinking the enormous portfolio of bonds it amassed after the 2008 financial crisis to try to sustain a frail economy. The move reflects a strengthened economy and could mean higher rates on mortgages and other loans over time. The Fed ...
The Bank of Japan kept its monetary stimulus unchanged Thursday, but a dovish new board member opposed the decision in his first meeting — an unexpected dissension on a board chosen entirely by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. Still, BOJ Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda and his Policy ...
The dollar fell to around ¥111.40 in Tokyo trading on Wednesday, dragged down by position-adjustment selling before the announcement of the U.S. Federal Reserve's monetary policy decision later in the day. At 5 p.m., the dollar stood at ¥111.39-39, down from ¥111.70-70 at the same ...
Stocks gained further ground on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Wednesday in the wake of Wall Street's record-breaking advance overnight, lifting the key Nikkei average to a fresh 25-month closing high. The benchmark Nikkei 225 average rose 11.08 points, or 0.05 percent, to close at 20,310.46, ...
The dollar briefly advanced to a two-month high above ¥111.80 in Tokyo trading Tuesday, lifted by strong performances of U.S. and Japanese stocks. After hitting its highest level since July 26, the dollar stood at ¥111.70-70 at 5 p.m., up from ¥110.70-71 at the same ...
Stocks soared Tuesday thanks to the yen's weakening against the dollar and higher U.S. equities, driving up the Nikkei 225 average to its highest closing level in 25 months. The Tokyo Stock Exchange was also boosted by hopes for economic stimulus measures following news that ...
The dollar firmed above ¥110.50 in Tokyo trading late Friday after briefly plunging in the wake of North Korea's ballistic missile firing over Japan early in the morning. At 5 p.m., the dollar stood at ¥110.70-71, up from ¥110.40-41 at the same time Thursday. The ...
Stocks turned higher on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on Friday, supported by the dollar's resilience against the yen despite North Korea's ballistic missile firing over Japan, with the benchmark Nikkei average hitting the highest closing level in more than one month. The 225-issue Nikkei average ...
The dollar was solid around ¥110.40-50 in Tokyo trading Thursday, reflecting strong U.S. producer price data. At 5 p.m., the dollar stood at ¥110.40-41, up from ¥109.94-94 at the same time Wednesday. The euro was at $1.1904-1905, down from $1.1984-1984, and at ¥131.44-44, down from ...
Stocks snapped their three-session winning streak on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on Thursday, battered by a wave of profit-taking. The 225-issue Nikkei average fell 58.38 points, or 0.29 percent, to close at 19,807.44. On Wednesday, the key market gauge rose 89.20 points. The Topix index of ...
