The Latest Breaking News from Japan

Japan’s exports to the United States plummeted 13.8% in August compared to the same month the previous year, marking the fifth straight month of declines, as auto exports were hit by President Donald Trump’s tariffs

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Tuesday fell by -0.69% and posted a 2.5-month low. The dollar remains under pressure on expectations for the Fed to cut interest rates by -25 bp at Wednesday’s conclusion of the 2-day FOMC meeting. Also, increased expectations for Fed easing through year-end are bearish...

Lower US tariffs on Japanese autos kicked in on Tuesday, as a relieved Tokyo welcomed the implementation of a trade pact negotiated with Washington.

Retail sales of matcha have surged by 86 per cent over the last three years

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Monday fell by -0.27%. The dollar was under pressure on Monday as the Fed is expected to cut the fed funds target range by -25 bp at the conclusion of the Tue/Wed FOMC meeting. Also, Monday's rally in the S&P to a new record...

The Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III jumped to the top slot on Japan's list of best-selling compact cameras after the company reopened orders

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.11%. The dollar is under pressure today as the Fed is expected to cut the fed funds target range by -25 bp at the conclusion of the Tue/Wed FOMC meeting. Also, today's rally in the S&P to a new record high...

For a company with more than 120 years of history under its belt, Buick is barely a blip on most people’s radar. For decades, it’s been the third or fourth option among newer, shinier alternatives from Japan and Korea. Even in GM's own portfolio, Buick is second fiddle to Cadillac.

If the purpose of a rare joint appearance of the leaders of Russia, North Korea and China on Sept. 3, 2025, was to foster unity among allies, then early indicators suggest its already working – just elsewhere.