Japan's Exports Rise 16.8% in January

Government data showed Japan's exports rose 16.8% year-on-year in January, sharply beating market expectations. This is the fastest growth since November 2022, driven by increased shipments to Asia and Western Europe.

Government data released on Wednesday showed Japan's exports rose 16.8% year-on-year in January, sharply beating market expectations. This marks the fastest growth rate since November 2022, driven by a significant increase in shipments to Asia and Western Europe.

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2026-02-13T13:14:47+00:00

Yen Posts Biggest Weekly Gain in Nearly 15 Months

The yen is set for its biggest weekly gain in nearly 15 months, strengthening as a safe-haven asset amid shifts in global monetary policy.

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2026-02-13T07:16:44+00:00

Japanese Nikkei Index Falls

The Japanese Nikkei index fell on Friday, affected by Wall Street's decline overnight. SoftBank Group incurred the largest losses. This decline reflects the general negative trend in global financial markets. Investors are showing caution amid uncertainty.

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2026-02-12T13:19:28+00:00

SoftBank Reports 248.6 Billion Yen Profit on OpenAI Investment

Japanese conglomerate SoftBank Group announced a net profit of 248.6 billion yen for the fourth quarter, marking the fourth consecutive quarter of gains. The increase in the value of its investment in the AI startup OpenAI drove these results, contrasting with a loss recorded in the previous year.

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2026-02-12T13:18:13+00:00

Nissan's profit falls 44% in third quarter

Japanese automaker Nissan Motor reported a 44% drop in operating profit for the third quarter to 17.5 billion yen amid intense competition in the US and China.