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Berkshire plans new yen bond sale in boost to trading houses
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway could be looking to boost investments in Japan.
October 01, 2024
Global Economy
Yen rallies as Ishiba wins LDP leadership, Nikkei Futures fall
The Japanese yen strengthened as much as 1.3% to JPY142.96 following the announcement of Shigeru Ishiba as Japan's next prime minister.
September 27, 2024
Japan
Japan stocks rebound more than 10% after plunge into bear market
Even with a rebound, Japanese stocks will likely remain at bear market levels in the short term after a steep three-day drop.
August 06, 2024
Global Markets
Nikkei 225 breaches key 40,000 level for first time
Still, many foreign investors remain bullish on Japanese stocks
March 04, 2024
Markets
Nikkei overtakes 1989 high to hit record as global funds pour in
Global funds are pouring into Japan, making the nation’s shares into top performers over the past year.
February 22, 2024
Investing strategies
Record Japan profits show Nikkei is primed for all-time high
The strong earnings suggest the rally that’s pushed major share indexes toward record highs has more room to run
February 20, 2024
Tong's Portfolio
Education was, is and always will be the great equaliser
That the 20th century was both the American Century and the Human Capital Century was no historical accident.
January 25, 2024
Global Markets
Tokyo stocks find their mojo as bubble-era highs draw nearer
The Nikkei’s previous rally to the 1989 high was followed by one of the worst market collapses in history
January 13, 2024
Global Markets
Samurai spirit will help usher in brighter days
Are there parallels from Seven Samurai that led to Japan’s market tripling since 2013?
May 31, 2023
Environmental, Social and Governance
SGX Group to launch Nikkei Climate Change 1.5°C Target Index Futures
This product is meant to address rising investor appetite for climate-related products.
November 30, 2022