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POLITICSAug 3US State Department to close consulates in Canada, Japan and Indonesia, sources sayThe US State Department has notified Congress that it plans to close five foreign missions in a rare downsizing of America’s global diplomatic footprint, according to people familiar with the notice. In the notice sent to some congressional committees late last week, the State Department said it ‌planned to close its posts in St George’s, Grenada; Nagoya, Japan; Medan, Indonesia; Douala, Cameroon; and Winnipeg, Canada. The people familiar with the notice spoke on condition of anonymity because...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 3Interview : Cardinal Kikuchi sharply critical of Japanese rearmamentCardinal Kikuchi has expressed sharp criticism regarding Japan's rearmament efforts. This statement reflects a significant stance from a religious leader on national defense policy.cruxnow.com · United States
POLITICSAug 3Analysis: Federal Reserve may be pulled into Bessent’s effort to support Japan’s yenTreasury Secretary Scott Bessent wants to defend the yen without selling Treasurys into a sensitive U.S. bond market. The Federal Reserve could help.CNBC
BUSINESSAug 3Why the US Bought Japan Weak Currency And Why It Wont Work in Long RunAn analysis questions the long-term effectiveness of the United States' strategy to acquire Japan's weak currency.newsweek.com · United States
POLITICSAug 3Tibetans and Japanese Observe Unite for Tibet and Global Day of Action to Honour Martyr Lobga Rangzen in Tokyo – Central Tibetan AdministrationTibetans and Japanese groups observed a Global Day of Action in Tokyo to honor a martyr and unite for Tibet. This event signifies ongoing political and human rights activism.tibet.net · China
DISASTERAug 3PM Sanae Takaichi visits quake-hit southern Japan as cleanup begins in intense heatMore than 46,000 households remained without water and many also face fuel shortages as the region suffers sweltering heat, stoking fears of heat-related illness.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESSAug 3Nikkei 225 Falls as Stronger Yen From Rare Joint US - Japan Currency Intervention Hits Exporter SharesThe Nikkei 225 stock index fell due to a stronger yen, which resulted from a rare joint US-Japan currency intervention, negatively impacting exporter shares. This event highlights the direct influence of currency interventions on global markets and specific economic sectors.ibtimes.com.au · Australia
BUSINESSAug 3Japan Nissan sees profit for latest quarter but warns of Middle East and China woesNissan in Japan reported a profit for its recent quarter but issued warnings about challenges in the Middle East and China. This indicates the company's current financial performance and its concerns about future market conditions.sitkasentinel.com · United States
BUSINESSAug 3The US has helped pull Japan’s yen out of a 40-year low. Why?Only days ago, the Japanese yen’s descent showed no signs of stopping, having already dropped to a 40-year low. But by Monday morning – after a rare intervention on the currency’s behalf by Tokyo and Washington – it surged as high as 155.23 per US dollar, its strongest level since early May, according to Chinese financial data provider Wind. The joint action took on an extra layer of intrigue after a Reuters photograph revealed that a “to-do” list from US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent during...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 3US dollar weakens sharply against the Japanese yen : NPRThe US dollar has significantly declined in value compared to the Japanese yen. This indicates a notable shift in international currency exchange rates.npr.org · United States
DISASTERAug 3Two workers killed in blast after re-entering quake-hit Japan mall on boss' orderBBC World
BUSINESSAug 3US and Japan take action to prop up yen in rare joint moveBoth countries have said that they will not hesitate to conduct joint interventions in the future.BBC World
BUSINESSAug 3U . S . dollar weakens sharply against the Japanese yen after market interventionsThe U.S. dollar has weakened significantly against the Japanese yen following market interventions. This development indicates a notable shift in international currency exchange rates.wyomingpublicmedia.org · United States
BUSINESSAug 3U . S . dollar weakens sharply against the Japanese yen after market interventionsThe U.S. dollar has significantly weakened against the Japanese yen following market interventions, indicating notable shifts in currency exchange rates.wypr.org · United States
BUSINESSAug 3U . S . dollar weakens sharply against the Japanese yen after market interventionsThe U.S. dollar has significantly weakened against the Japanese yen following market interventions. This indicates notable activity in international currency markets.wfdd.org · United States
BUSINESSAug 3U . S . dollar weakens sharply against the Japanese yen after market interventionsThe U.S. dollar has weakened significantly against the Japanese yen following market interventions. This indicates notable activity in international currency markets.kwit.org · United States
BUSINESSAug 3US intervenes as Japan dumps Treasuries to rescue plummeting yenheraldglobe.com · United States
BUSINESSAug 3U . S . dollar weakens sharply against the Japanese yen after market interventionsThe U.S. dollar significantly weakened against the Japanese yen. This occurred following market interventions, indicating volatility in international currency exchange.wvtf.org · United States
BUSINESSAug 3US dollar weakens sharply against the Japanese yen after market interventionsThe U.S. dollar has weakened sharply against the Japanese yen following market interventions. This indicates significant shifts in foreign exchange markets.kcra.com · United States
BUSINESSAug 3US dollar weakens sharply against the Japanese yen after market interventionsThe US dollar has weakened sharply against the Japanese yen following market interventions. This development indicates significant movement in international currency markets.gulfcoastnewsnow.com
BUSINESSAug 3U . S . dollar weakens sharply against the Japanese yen after market interventionsThe U.S. dollar has significantly weakened against the Japanese yen following market interventions. This development indicates shifts in international currency valuations and economic policies.kalw.org · United States
BUSINESSAug 3Japan confirms joint yen intervention with US , signals readiness for more actionJapan has confirmed a joint yen intervention with the U.S. and indicated its readiness for further action. This signifies coordinated economic policy to influence currency markets.thedailystar.net · Bangladesh
BUSINESSAug 3U . S . dollar weakens sharply against the Japanese yen after market interventionsThe U.S. dollar has significantly weakened against the Japanese yen following market interventions. This indicates notable activity and volatility in international currency markets.wcbe.org · United States
BUSINESSAug 3U . S . dollar weakens sharply against the Japanese yen after market interventionsThe U.S. dollar significantly weakened against the Japanese yen following market interventions. This development indicates a notable shift in currency valuations influenced by economic policy.southcarolinapublicradio.org · United States