Taro Aso, Japan's finance minister and deputy prime minister, is set to meet with U.S. Vice President Mike Pence this month for a new economic dialogue.
Forex

Tokyo on yen's climb: 'no comment'

Options for pushing back limited by desire to stay in Trump's good graces

13 April 2017
The yen strengthened to the 109 range against the dollar Wednesday.
Forex

Investors scurry to safety as global tensions flare

Tokyo stocks lose ground as Japanese currency advances

13 April 2017
Stream article image
Forex

Triggers for yen's appreciation lurk in bilateral talks

Trade, monetary policy are potential flashpoints for US-Japan dialogue

13 April 2017
Stream article image
Forex

Yen was volatile in rocky year for politics

Calmer fiscal 2017 expected, but French election brings uncertainty

1 April 2017
Stream article image
Forex

Speculators smell stronger yen ahead

ETFs betting against currency lose out as reflation trade sputters

28 March 2017
Stream article image
Stocks

Markets suffer Trump letdown

Doubts grow over US president's ability to advance economic agenda

23 March 2017
Falling consumer demand has led to a jump in Thailand's current-account surplus.
Economy

Strong baht a mixed blessing

Thailand's improved current-account surplus a flip side of weak domestic demand

7 March 2017
A monitor shows the value of a dollar in yen terms at a foreign exchange brokerage in August 2016.
Economy

Corporate Japan could handle 100 yen to dollar: poll

Gap between actual and break-even rates pulling production home

1 March 2017
Stream article image
Economy

Devaluation becoming inevitable for falling yuan

Confusion over U.S.-China relations makes outlook even more chaotic

27 February 2017
Stream article image
Forex

Yen-dollar rate at standstill as life insurers lie low

Main forces behind post-Trump weakness now wait for US budget, French election

23 February 2017
The Bank of Japan announced the negative-rate policy on Jan. 29, 2016.
Economy

JGBs less risky than Treasurys for first time in seven years

CMA's sovereign default risk indicator reflects US political reality

22 February 2017
Mongolian Foreign Minister Tsend Munkh-Orgil and China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi attend a joint news conference at Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing on Feb. 20.
21 February 2017
Finance Minister Taro Aso speaks at a meeting of the lower house's finance committee on Feb. 15.
Forex

Japan's finance minister says yen not weak, blurting out rate

Aso points out currency is not 120 to the dollar

16 February 2017
Stream article image
Forex

Mighty yen could be good news for Japan ahead of US summit

Tokyo seeks to avoid drawing Trump's ire over currency policy

9 February 2017
The yen strengthens past the 112 range to the dollar in Tokyo on Tuesday.
Forex

Yen at mercy of US, European political risks

Investors worldwide seek out safe haven with turmoil ahead

8 February 2017
Stream article image
Forex

Yen seen strengthening on slim odds of Fed hiking rates in March

Wage growth lags as European uncertainty intensifies

7 February 2017
Stream article image
Forex

Trump singles out Japan, China, Germany for currency attack

Real aim may be to boost bargaining power in trade talks

2 February 2017
Stream article image
Forex

Tokyo market unfazed by Trump currency comments

Stocks rose, yen fell on consistent monetary policy outlook

2 February 2017
A stronger dollar may roil Asian currency markets in 2017.
Forex

Trump's latest enemy? Monetary policy

Devaluation accusations against Japan, others target essential economic tools

2 February 2017
President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with pharmaceutical industry leaders in the White House in Washington on Jan. 31.
Economy

Trump fires next salvo, naming China, Japan 'currency manipulators'

Japanese officials deny charge, say market determines forex rates

1 February 2017
The People's Bank of China has issued a series of regulations since the end of November targeting yuan transactions.
1 February 2017
Stream article image
Forex

Greenback seen climbing on speculation of Fed unloading assets

Haunted by past mistake, central bank may take cautious tack

31 January 2017
U.S. 100-dollar bank notes and Japanese 10,000-yen notes
The Trump effect

Tokyo on edge as Washington, Detroit blast strong dollar

Comments from Trump and Ford CEO point to conflict with Japan

26 January 2017
Stream article image
Forex

Investors get '90s flashbacks as yen inches higher

Washington's tough trade stance canceling out interest rate spread

26 January 2017