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Trump's return to power gives Asian financial markets the jitters

Nov 10, 2024 | asia.nikkei.com | Lisa Kim |Tsubasa Suruga

TOKYO/HONG KONG/SINGAPORE -- Asian financial markets are gripped by a chain of uncertainties brought on by former U.S. President Donald Trump's return to the White House. Trump, who has said "tariff" is the "most beautiful word in the dictionary," has threatened as much as 20% tariffs on all imports and 60% on those from China, even as economists warned such a measure would hurt U.S. and global growth.
Yen strengthens as BOJ leaves door open to December rate hike

Oct 31, 2024 | asia.nikkei.com | Lisa Kim

TOKYO -- The Japanese yen strengthened after Bank of Japan Gov. Kazuo Ueda suggested at the end of a two-day policy meeting on Thursday that a rate hike in December is possible. The currency gained as much as 0.45% to 152.05 to the dollar from around 153.30 at the start of Ueda's press conference. The currency had recorded minor losses and gains before the presser, and was at 152.50 when it wrapped up.
Asia markets consider what Trump 2.0 would mean amid tight election polls

Oct 27, 2024 | asia.nikkei.com | Lisa Kim

TOKYO -- With the U.S. presidential election slated for Nov. 5, investors are going through how the outcome would shape Asia's financial markets as Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are contrasting candidates. A victory for Harris, the Democratic nominee, is expected to be a continuation of the Biden administration's policies on global trade.
Yen weakens to 149 level after strong U.S. jobs report

Oct 6, 2024 | asia.nikkei.com | Lisa Kim

TOKYO -- The yen weakened to the 149 level against the dollar for the first time since mid-August on Monday, further extending its fall from when it depreciated last week after a strong U.S. job report. The yen traded at 149.09 earlier in the morning, its lowest since mid-August, falling 1.9% from Friday. The Japanese currency has pared some losses since then, rising to the 148 level, but still remained weaker compared to Friday.
Yen falls to 1-month low on PM Ishiba's dovish remarks; stocks jump

Oct 2, 2024 | asia.nikkei.com | Lisa Kim

TOKYO -- The Japanese yen sank to the lower 147 range against the dollar on Thursday, its lowest point in a month, after Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's comments that the country is not ready for more interest rate increases. The yen was also weighed down by stronger-than-expected September U.S. private-sector employment data.
Tokyo stocks fall 5%, as investors fear Ishiba may raise taxes

Sep 30, 2024 | asia.nikkei.com | Lisa Kim |Akane Okutsu

TOKYO -- Japanese stocks fell sharply on Monday, as investors reacted to Shigeru Ishiba's election as the leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party. The benchmark Nikkei Stock Average closed at 37,919.55, down 1,910.01 points, or 4.8% from the previous trading day's close. Earlier in the session, the average was down as many as 2,031.65 points, or 5.1%, at 37,797.91.
Tokyo stocks fall nearly 5%, fearing taxes may rise under Ishiba

Sep 29, 2024 | asia.nikkei.com | Lisa Kim |Akane Okutsu

TOKYO -- Japanese stocks fell sharply Monday morning, as investors reacted to Shigeru Ishiba's election as the leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party. The benchmark Nikkei Stock Average dropped to 37,928.72, off 1,900.84 points, or 4.8% at one point. The broader Tokyo Stock Price Index lost up to 103.97 points, or 3.8% at 2,636.97. The yen strengthened to 142.25 versus the dollar, gaining 0.9%.
Yen rises sharply to 143-level after Ishiba victory

Sep 27, 2024 | asia.nikkei.com | Lisa Kim

ArrowArtboardCreated with Sketch. ArtboardCreated with Sketch. Title ChevronTitle ChevronIcon FacebookIcon LinkedinIcon Mail ContactPath LayerIcon MailPositive ArrowIcon PrintCurrenciesYen rises sharply to 143-level after Ishiba victoryJapan's next PM supports higher rates and is open to higher capital gains tax New LDP leader Shigeru Ishiba favors raising interest rates to control inflation and boost the yen.
Japan investors shift focus to ruling party leadership election

Sep 25, 2024 | asia.nikkei.com | Lisa Kim

TOKYO -- Investors in Japan’s markets are paying close attention to who will be elected as the next leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) on Friday, as that person will likely become the next prime minister. The LDP leadership race has narrowed to three contenders: former environment minister Shinjiro Koizumi; Shigeru Ishiba, who has unsuccessfully run for the top job multiple times; and Sanae Takaichi, who has a shot at becoming the first female prime minister.
Asian Central Banks in No Rush to Follow Fed in Cutting Rates

Sep 25, 2024 | caixinglobal.com | Lisa Kim

00:00/00:00 您的浏览器不支持 audio 标签。 Listen to this article 1x (Nikkei Asia) — Earlier this year, most Asian countries wanted lower interest rates to gin up consumer spending and economic growth. But it was tough for Asian central banks to cut rates themselves ahead of the U.S., where the federal funds rate was at a 23-year high.