Japan's central bank has raised its key interest rate to about 0.5% from 0.25%, noting that inflation is holding at a ...

TOKYO -- The Bank of Japan's two most recent interest rate hikes add roughly 8,000 yen ($51) to the average monthly mortgage payment in the country, Nikkei calculations show, in some cases ...

Asian shares advanced Friday after U.S. stocks rose to a record and the Bank of Japan raised its key lending rate. U.S. futures edged lower and oil prices fell after U.S.

Asian stock markets turned in a choppy Friday after Japan's central bank tightened monetary policy, but US President Donald Trump delivered relatively positive commentary regarding China at the World ...

Tokyo stocks rose Friday morning, supported by advances on Wall Street overnight, while a cautious mood prevailed ahead of a policy decision by the Bank of Japan and its governor's press conference ...

Tokyo's Nikkei 225 was the standout performer Wednesday ... The yen eased after edging higher against the dollar recently on expectations the Bank of Japan will hike interest rates at its meeting ...

The yen edged up against the dollar ahead of the Bank of Japan's policy decision ... UP 0.7 percent at 21,411.53 (close) Tokyo - Nikkei 225: UP 0.8 percent at 39,958.87 (close) Hong Kong - Hang ...

Tokyo's Nikkei 225 was the standout performer Wednesday ... The yen eased slightly after edging higher recently on expectations the Bank of Japan will hike interest rates at its meeting on ...

London's FTSE 100 index was supported by "a weak pound that allows investors to buy UK companies with international businesses at cheaper prices", noted Swissquote Bank senior analyst Ipek ...