Japans
48 Hours in Tokyo – Exploring Japan’s Vibrant Capital – Beragampengetahuan
Japan is possibly one of those countries that have made a permanent place for itself in most people’s bucket lists. While you are planning a quick trip to Japan, spending two days in Tokyo with the sprawling metropolis and ancient temples can be an experience like no other. That said, if you are confused about […]
USD/JPY Outlook: Yen Edges Up as Japan’s Warnings Echo – Beragampengetahuan
Japanese authorities got concerned when the yen hit a 34-year low on Wednesday. Suzuki repeated his warning that they would respond to any excessive currency moves. The dollar was on the back foot on Monday as Fed rate-cut bets increased. The USD/JPY outlook is slightly bearish as the yen showcases a modest recovery amid the […]
Bank of Japan’s rate rise is not a sign of a radical policy shift – William Mitchell – Modern Monetary Theory – Beragampengetahuan
Yesterday, the Bank of Japan increased its policy target rate for the first time in 17 odd years and it set the noise level among the commentariat off the charts – ‘finally, they have bowed to the pressure from the financial markets’, ‘major tightening’, ‘scraps radical policy’, etc – all the hysteria. The reality is […]
Korea lodges protest against Japan’s claims to Dokdo in tsunami alert – Beragampengetahuan
Snow covered islets of Dokdo / Captured from live video of Ulleung Seoul’s foreign ministry expressed a strong protest against Tokyo on Tuesday as Japan’s weather agency included Korea’s easternmost islets of Dokdo in a tsunami advisory issued after a 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck Japan. In a map showing tsunami alerts on the Japan Meteorological […]
85cm tsunami observed at S. Korea’s east coast following Japan’s earthquake – Beragampengetahuan
A tsunami stirs up high waves off the eastern coastal city of Pohang, South Korea, on Tuesday, following a magnitude-7.6 earthquake in Japan’s Noto Peninsula the previous day. (Yonhap) A tsunami reaching as high as 85 centimeters has been observed off South Korea’s east coast in the aftermath of a powerful magnitude-7.6 earthquake in Japan’s […]
The Bank of Japan’s Shift and its Impact on the Markets – Beragampengetahuan
Amid rising concerns about inflation, the Bank of Japan (BoJ) has signaled a strategic departure from its long-standing policy. A closer examination reveals the implications of this move for Japan’s economy, the financial markets, and potential investment strategies. The BoJ’s Policy Evolution Historical Context: Japan’s economy has grappled with stagnation for years. To combat deflation, […]