Yen weakens on report Japan PM questioned rate hike plans

The yen fell after a report that Japanese PM Takaichi had conveyed ⁠her reservations about further interest rate hikes to BOJ ...
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Banks are testing a new type of crypto dollar called stablecoins. Here’s what that means for consumers

OpenSea reports banks are testing stablecoins, digital tokens pegged to the USD, to enhance payment efficiency for consumers.

Japan’s inflation cools to 1.5% in January, lowest since 2022; core CPI hits BoJ target

Japan’s annual inflation rate decreased to 1.5% in January 2026 from 2.1% the previous month, marking the lowest level since ...

The Billionaires Behind Japan’s Cultural Icons

That cultural pull has hardened into a formidable wealth-creation engine. As global obsession scales, mascots and manga have turned into billion-dollar businesses that have minted fortunes for the ...