Bessent believes Japan's economy is strong as the US and Japan work on a trade deal

Bessent believes Japan's economy is strong as the US and Japan work on a trade deal.

Yahoo Finance • 14 hours ago

Yen Consolidates; Downside Likely Limited by Possible FX Intervention

The yen consolidated against other G-10 and Asian currencies on the first day of trading in Tokyo following Japan's long Golden Week holidays.

WSJ • May 7, 2026

Japan PM Takaichi set for talks with Australia's Albanese on energy security

Japan Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is set to hold talks in Canberra ​on Monday with Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese, ‌at which energy security and rare earths cooperation are likely to be high on the agenda.

Reuters • May 4, 2026

Japan just put a ‘Band-Aid' on the yen. Why high oil prices could soon rip it off.

Concerns about high oil prices are adding to inflation fears in Japan, as the BOJ just moved to rescue the yen from a roughly 40-year low.

Market Watch • May 2, 2026

Japan signs first $2.2 billion loan under $550 billion US investment pledge

Japan has signed a $2.2 billion loan agreement for the first batch of ​projects under its $550 billion U.S. investment ‌pledge, kicking off financing tied to a trade deal that cut U.S. tariffs on Japanese ​imports to 15%.

Reuters • May 1, 2026

Japan yen surges 2%; officials issue strongest intervention warning yet

The Japanese yen surged on Thursday, following stark warnings from Tokyo officials, including the finance ​minister, that intervention to prop up the currency ‌could be imminent.

Reuters • Apr 30, 2026

Japan's ANA, JAL say Middle East war lifts fuel costs, no immediate supply issues

Japan's two biggest airlines, ANA Holdings and Japan Airlines (JAL), said on Thursday the Middle East conflict is keeping fuel ​costs elevated and the outlook uncertain.

Reuters • Apr 30, 2026

Japan mulls $3.1 billion in summer power subsidies as energy costs rise, source says

Japan's government is considering reviving subsidies for electricity and natural gas for three months from July, a source with ​direct knowledge of the matter said, as it braces for ‌higher energy costs amid conflict in the Middle East.

Reuters • Apr 30, 2026

Japan government weighs golden share to maintain Tepco oversight, TV Tokyo says

The Japanese government is considering a "golden share" plan ​for Tokyo Electric Power ‌Co (Tepco) that would give it veto rights over key decisions as ​the utility seeks partners, ​TV Tokyo reported on Tuesday.

Reuters • Apr 28, 2026

Japan PM sees no need for now to compile extra budget

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said ​on Monday she did ‌not see a need "for now" to compile a ​supplementary budget aimed ​at cushioning the economic blow ⁠from the Middle ​East conflict.

Reuters • Apr 27, 2026