BOJ Uncertainty Leads to Rare Floating-Rate Bond Sale in Japan
A Japanese power company sold its first floating-rate bonds, seeking to attract investors concerned about rising rates with
2023-12-01 09:58
Japan’s Largest Banks to Buy Back Shares After Profit Soars
Japan’s biggest banks unveiled plans to boost shareholder returns after posting bumper profits, thanks in part to a
2023-11-14 17:54
Mizuho Raises Profit Forecast on Solid Results, Cheaper Yen
Mizuho Financial Group Inc. raised its full-year profit forecast, buoyed by solid performance of both client-facing and market
2023-11-13 15:23
Singles’ Day Sales Cast Light on China Tech Earnings Amid Weak Domestic Growth
Earnings for China’s tech giants will shed light on how the country’s consumers fared in a fragile economy,
2023-11-13 10:19
Mizuho Said to Raise Rakuten Securities Stake to Almost 50%
Mizuho Financial Group Inc. plans to increase its investment in Rakuten Group Inc.’s online securities arm, which isn’t
2023-11-09 14:48
Japan Banks Retain Gains as Investors Assess BOJ’s Yield Control
Shares of Japan’s major lenders retained their advance as investors assessed the Bank of Japan’s decision to adjust
2023-10-31 13:24
Ringgit Bulls Watch Central Bank Support as Neighbors Hike Rates
Investors in the Malaysian ringgit are hoping the nation’s central bank will step in to support the currency
2023-10-30 08:45
Fed, Geopolitics Threaten Dollar’s Seasonal Year-End Slump
A trend of year-end weakness in the greenback may fail to rescue dollar bears, given the current economic
2023-10-30 07:28
Ringgit Falls to 25-Year Low, the Worst Performer in Asia After Yen This Year
The Malaysian ringgit fell to its lowest level since the Asian Financial Crisis as the currency was weighed
2023-10-19 09:59
Asia Central Banks Get Creative on Currencies to Defend Reserves
Emerging Asian central banks are turning to innovative ways to protect their currencies as fears over higher-for-longer US
2023-10-15 21:29
Japan Custody Bank to Set Up Fresh Panel Over Alleged Misconduct
Custody Bank of Japan Ltd. will set up a second panel of outside lawyers to probe alleged misconduct
2023-10-11 16:24
MUFG, Japan Banks Disrupted by Glitches at Money Transfer System
Japan’s online bank transfer system is experiencing glitches that are disrupting cash remittances at MUFG Bank Ltd. and
2023-10-10 12:22