TOKYO -- Japan's currency was modestly stronger to the dollar on Friday after the central bank increased interest rates as expected, as U.S. trade partners await clarity on policy. After hovering in ...

As the dollar prepares for its worst weekly loss in two months, global markets ride a wave of optimism fueled by Trump's trade chatter, while the yen steadies itself for a likely rate hike.

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He attributed the recent strains between Washington and Beijing to his predecessor, Joe Biden, and expressed optimism that China could play a role in resolving the conflict in Ukraine. This softer ...

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Japan's factory activity slumped to the lowest level in 10 months on sluggish demand though the service sector strengthened further in January, preliminary business surveys showed on Friday.