japan

IMF raises growth forecasts for rich nations, dims outlook for developing world

The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday maintained its 6% global growth forecast for 2021, upgrading its outlook for the United…

4 years ago

China jitters pull Asian stocks to seven-month low

Asia's stock markets fell to fresh troughs on Tuesday led by a third straight session of heavy selling in Chinese…

4 years ago

Asian shares, U.S. yields rise as investors reassess rout

Asian shares and U.S. Treasury yields rose on Wednesday, clawing back some of the week's losses as investors reassessed economic…

4 years ago

Stocks falter as virus outbreaks fan global recovery fears

Asian stocks were down early on Tuesday as growing fears the spreading Delta variant of the coronavirus would harm the…

4 years ago

Tokyo bourse overhaul spurs prime market push for Japanese firms

Tighter requirements to stay on the Tokyo bourse's prestigious main board are forcing Japanese companies to cease long criticised practices…

4 years ago

Japan goes nuclear in bid to stay cool during Summer Olympics

Japan has rebooted extra power plants, including a long-dormant nuclear reactor, and taken other steps to avoid a power crisis…

4 years ago

Asian shares lower on U.S. inflation jitters

Asian shares fell on Wednesday after data showing the biggest jump in U.S. inflation in 13 years fuelled some market…

4 years ago

Japan’s Q3 growth forecast cut as new pandemic curbs hit: Reuters poll

Japan's economy will grow at a slower pace than initially expected in the third quarter, as fresh coronavirus emergency curbs…

4 years ago

U.S. First Lady to travel to Japan for Olympics – White House

WASHINGTON, July 13 (Reuters) - First Lady Jill Biden will travel to Tokyo for the opening ceremony of the Olympic…

4 years ago

Virus variants threaten global recovery, G20 warns

An upsurge in new coronavirus variants and poor access to vaccines in developing countries threaten the global economic recovery, finance…

4 years ago