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Japan's PM dissolves parliament after three months in office, setting up snap election

The move by Sanae Takaichi is an attempt to capitalise on her popularity to help her governing party regain ground after major losses in recent years.

Euronews

Japan's central bank holds rates steady after bond sell-off and ahead of elections

The Bank of Japan announced this Friday that its policy interest rate remains unchanged at 0.75%. The decision comes after a huge sell-off in Japanese bonds this week, triggered by Prime Minister Takaichi's call for snap elections, and unfunded tax cuts that fuelled inflation fears.

Euronews

Sightseeing helicopter with three on board crashes near Japan’s Mount Aso

Helicopter wreckage reportedly spotted inside active volcano’s crater

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Japan records a 5th straight yearly trade deficit

Japan has reported it posted a trade deficit for the fifth straight year in 2025 as exports were hit by President Donald Trump’s tariffs and a diplomatic rift with neighboring China

The Independent UK

Dollar Rallies as President Trump Backs Off Tariff Threats on Europe

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Wednesday rose by +0.18%. The dollar recovered from early losses on Wednesday and moved higher after President Trump said that he would refrain from imposing tariffs on goods from European nations that oppose his effort to take possession of Greenland, citing a "framework of...

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Dollar Little Changed as President Trump Dials Back Harsh Rhetoric on Greenland

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.02%. The dollar is slightly lower today amid concerns that President Trump will impose higher tariffs on several European countries if they don’t allow him to acquire Greenland. The dollar remained lower after the US Dec pending home sales posted their...

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World’s largest nuclear plant restarts for first time since Fukushima meltdown

The Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant is owned by the same operator of the ruined Fukushima Daiichi plant

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S&P Futures Muted With Focus on Trump’s Davos Address and Corporate Earnings

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are trending down -0.04% this morning as investors cautiously await U.S. President Donald Trump’s address at the World Economic Forum in Davos, as well as a new round of economic data and corporate earnings reports.

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Gunman who assassinated Japan’s former prime minister Shinzo Abe at political rally jailed for life

Sentencing comes three and a half years after Abe was killed while delivering a speech in Nara in July 2022

The Independent UK

US futures edge higher and gold hits another record as markets swoon over Greenland dispute

Asian shares have extended their losses while gold prices hit a record high as concerns over U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threats on Greenland fueled unease among investors

The Independent UK

Escalating Greenland Tensions Sink the Dollar and Boost Precious Metals

The dollar index (DXY00 ) dropped to a 2-week low on Tuesday and finished down by -0.79%. The dollar retreated on Tuesday as President Trump's push to take over Greenland is reviving fears of trade confrontations between the US and its European allies, with little sign of de-escalation. Overnight, President...

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Dollar Sinks and Precious Metals Soar as Greenland Crisis Escalates

The dollar index (DXY00 ) dropped to a 2-week low today and is down by -0.84%. The dollar is falling today as President Trump's push to take over Greenland is reviving fears of trade confrontations between the US and its European allies, with little sign of de-escalation. Overnight, President Trump...

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Japan welcomes record 40 million tourists in 2025 – but Chinese visitor numbers crash

Chinese arrivals dropped sharply amid diplomatic tensions sparked by Japanese prime minister’s remarks over Taiwan

The Independent UK

Chinese tourists shun Japan in wake of Taiwan invasion row

Number of high-spending Chinese tourists visiting Japan halved last month after PM said an invasion of Taiwan could spark Japanese military involvement

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The Independent UK

Shares in Asia track European markets lower on concern over Trump's push on Greenland

Asian shares are trading mostly lower after U.S. markets were closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a national holiday

The Independent UK

Japanese prime minister calls surprise election three months after becoming leader

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Japan’s prime minister calls snap election as approval ratings ride high

Sanae Takaichi tells senior figures in ruling Liberal Democratic party she plans to dissolve lower house on 23 January

The Independent UK

Japan’s Sanae Takaichi calls snap election next month: ‘Staking my own future as PM’

Takaichi promises a two-year halt to an 8% consumption tax on food and says her spending plans would create jobs, boost household spending, and increase other tax revenues

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Giorgia Meloni serenaded by Japanese prime minister for her birthday

Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni was serenaded by her Japanese counterpart to celebrate her 49th birthday during a visit to Tokyo.

Euronews

Italy and Japan upgrade ties to strategic partnership as Meloni meets Takaichi in Tokyo

The partnership between Italy and Japan — its third-largest trading partner in Asia — centres on defence and security, economic security and critical minerals, and cooperation in Africa.

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Nasdaq Futures Climb on AI Optimism

March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH26) are trending up +0.59% this morning, signaling that a tech rally fueled by strong earnings from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., which revived optimism around AI, looks set to continue.

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Japanese and Italian PMs discuss defence and trade in Tokyo on Meloni's birthday

Japan and Italy upgraded their relationship to a special strategic partnership, emphasizing economic and energy security and marking 160 years of diplomatic ties.

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"Music seems to have the power to connect hearts at a deeper level than words ever could": Japan and South Korean leaders cap diplomatic summit with a drum duet

President Lee and PM Takaichi bash out some K Pop anthems

The Independent UK

Watch: BTS drum duet unites Japan and South Korea leaders

An impromptu drumming duet between Japanese prime minister Sanae Takaichi and South Korean president Lee Jae Myung has taken social media by storm.

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Stock Index Futures Slip With Focus on U.S. Retail Sales and PPI Data, More Big Bank Earnings on Tap

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are down -0.44%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH26) are down -0.66% this morning as investors trim risk ahead of a slew of U.S. economic data, including the retail sales report and producer inflation figures, comments from Federal Reserve officials, and earnings reports…

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