The Latest Breaking News from Japan

Stock Index Futures Tread Water With All Eyes on Fed Rate Decision

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU25) are up +0.01%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU25) are down -0.04% this morning as investors refrain from making any big bets ahead of a highly anticipated Federal Reserve interest rate decision.

Barchart · Sep 17, 2025

Ulysse Nardin’s new Freak comes in fifty shades of grey – but you won’t get one

Ulysse Nardin’s FREAK [X GREY ENAMEL] is more complex than you might think

T3 · Sep 17, 2025

How the Unification Church is linked to an investigation into South Korea's former first lady

The elderly leader of the Unification Church is the latest high-profile figure in South Korea to face an investigation in connection with criminal probes of former President Yoon Suk Yeol and his wife

The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2025

Japan to subsidize undersea cable vessels over 'very serious' national security concerns — will front up to half the cost for $300 million vessels bought by NEC

Japan wants NEC to buy its own undersea cable-laying ships and is considering covering nearly half the purchase cost of these vessels.

Tom’s Hardware · Sep 16, 2025

S&P Futures Tick Higher Ahead of FOMC Meeting and U.S. Retail Sales Data

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU25) are trending up +0.23% this morning as investors brace for the start of the Federal Reserve’s two-day policy meeting, where it is widely expected to cut interest rates, while also awaiting U.S. retail sales data.

Barchart · Sep 16, 2025

Redback spider scare at Japan’s Osaka Expo sparks safety warning

Redback spiders may bite if handled roughly and can be venomous

The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2025

Lower US Tariffs On Japan Autos Kick In

Lower US tariffs on Japanese autos kicked in on Tuesday, as a relieved Tokyo welcomed the implementation of a trade pact negotiated with Washington.

International Business Times · Sep 16, 2025

The world’s love for matcha is about to be tested: ‘It’s going to be a tough ride’

Retail sales of matcha have surged by 86 per cent over the last three years

The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2025

Dollar Slides and Gold Rallies to a Record High on Fed Easing Prospects

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Monday fell by -0.27%. The dollar was under pressure on Monday as the Fed is expected to cut the fed funds target range by -25 bp at the conclusion of the Tue/Wed FOMC meeting. Also, Monday's rally in the S&P to a new record...

Barchart · Sep 15, 2025

This compact camera is six years old, yet it just topped bestseller charts. But why is the Canon G7 X Mark III so unstoppable?

The Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III jumped to the top slot on Japan's list of best-selling compact cameras after the company reopened orders

Digital Camera World · Sep 15, 2025