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President Donald Trump dismissed concerns regarding the value of the U.S. Dollar, as it falls to multi-year lows, while reviving long-standing complaints on the foreign exchange practices of China and Japan. The Dollar Is ‘Doing Great’ Speaking with reporters in Iowa on Tuesday, Trump...

Ken Griffin, the CEO of Citadel, has raised concerns about the potential impact of Japan’s bond market sell-off on the US economy, warning that a similar situation could arise if the US does not address its fiscal issues. Griffin has voiced his concerns at the World Economic Forum, pointing...

On Friday, Japan's sudden currency volatility reignited speculation about intervention after the yen jumped sharply. Japan Watches FX Markets Closely After Yen Jump Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said that authorities are closely monitoring foreign exchange markets, reported Reuters....

A well-worn market dynamic is resurfacing in Japan, as a weakening yen once again coincides with a powerful rally in domestic equities. As the Japanese yen slides to its lowest level since July 2024, domestic stocks are doing exactly the opposite—smashing record highs. Currency Sinks, Stocks Fly:...

Japanese affection for the United States has dropped sharply after President Donald Trump slapped higher tariffs on imports from Japan, a new government poll shows, even though most people still say the relationship is broadly positive. Support For Ties Drops To Lowest Since Financial Crisis A...

Robert Kiyosaki has forecasted a potential global financial meltdown in the wake of Japan’s decision to terminate its longstanding carry trade. He warns that this could trigger a worldwide collapse in the realms of real estate, stocks, and employment. What Happened: Kiyosaki, the author of...

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (NYSE:TSM) bagged close to 147 billion New Taiwanese dollars ($4.71 billion) in government subsidies over the past two years. The U.S., Japan, Germany, and China are all supporting the company’s aggressive global diversification. The contract chipmaker...

Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL) was among the companies that received praise from President Donald Trump during his trip in Japan. AAPL is testing upper boundaries. Watch the momentum here. Trump Praises Apple, Tim Cook While touring Japan, Trump hosted an event for business leaders, during which he...

President Donald Trump has arrived in Japan for talks with newly appointed Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. The visit marks Takaichi's effort to build a personal connection with Trump to help ease trade tensions — and at the heart of that plan could be vehicles from Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F). Trump...

President Donald Trump has indicated his openness to meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during his upcoming trip to Asia. Trump, while on board Air Force One, expressed his willingness to meet Kim at the DMZ during his visit to South Korea.  “I’d be open to it, 100%. I...

NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ:NVDA) isn't just a semiconductor giant — it's a global market titan. The company now accounts for 5.04% of the MSCI All Country World Index, surpassing Japan, the world's third-largest stock market, at 4.78%. By comparison, China (3.33%), the U.K. (3.23%), and Canada (2.92%)...

Each week, Benzinga’s Stock Whisper Index uses a combination of proprietary data and pattern recognition to showcase five stocks that are just under the surface and deserve attention. Investors are constantly on the hunt for undervalued, under-followed and emerging stocks. With countless...

Rocket Lab Corp (NASDAQ: RKLB) shares are trading higher in Monday’s after-hours session after the company announced a multi-launch contract with Synspective. RKLB is among today’s top performers. Get the latest updates here. What Happened: Rocket Lab said it secured a second multi-...

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) CEO Tim Cook is in Japan this week, blending politics, pop culture and product promotion ahead of the grand reopening of Apple Ginza, the company's flagship Tokyo store. Apple shares fell 0.83% on Wednesday but have risen 5.11% over the past five trading days, according to...

SoftBank Group Corp – ADR’s (OTC:SFTBY) plan to form a joint venture with OpenAI to deliver artificial intelligence services to corporate customers in Japan has fallen significantly behind schedule. The companies aimed initially to launch the venture this summer, but preparations have...