Tokyo Informer

Japan, US agree on Tokyo joining Trans-Pacific trade talks Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe delivers a speech during the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) annual convention in Tokyo March 17, 2013. Credit: Reuters/Toru Hanai. By Kaori Kaneko and Doug Palmer. TOKYO/WASHINGTON | Fri Apr 12, 2013 … Full News here – Read more on Reuters

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Tokyo stocks sharply higher in early trade Tokyo stocks have opened higher following a strong rally on Wall Street after the US central bank unveiled an aggressive stimulus plan. The Nikkei 225 index at the Tokyo Stock Exchange was 1.39 per cent, or 125.08 points, higher at 9,120.23 in the … Full News here – [...]

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Carry Trade Loss 2.8% as Dollar Fails to Weaken on Fed The dollar advanced 0.2 percent to $ 1.2793 per euro as of 8:40 a.m. in Tokyo. It was little changed at 78.23 yen. Concerns that growth will continue to deteriorate gives the Fed room to signal a third round of bond purchases as early [...]

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Second System Error in Seven Months Halts Tokyo Derivative Trade Share trading volumes fell, government bonds dropped and index-futures traders were diverted to Tokyo's smaller Osaka rival during the halt, which lasted from 9:22 a.m. to 10:55 a.m. local time. The error was compounded by a failure of backup systems … Full News here – [...]

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Japan's Trade Deficit Reaches Record (Tokyo) TOKYO — Japan posted its biggest first-half trade deficit on record, according to government figures released Wednesday, highlighting the economic consequences for this nuclear-averse country of importing fossil fuels to meet its energy needs. The … Full News here – Read more on NorthJersey.com

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The headlines varied from Seattle to New York to Tokyo “Ichiro Trade: Watershed moment for M’s,” said The Seattle Times “Yankees get Ichiro; fading hit machine fills need for speed,” wrote the New York Post “Mariners trade Ichiro to Yanks … Full News here – Tokyo – Bing News

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(CBS/AP) TOKYO – Japan reacted to the news that Ichiro Suzuki has been traded to the New York Yankees with surprise and anticipation that the move might lead to a World Series ring. The Yankees acquired the star outfielder from Seattle in a … Full News here – Tokyo – Bing News

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TOKYO — Japan reacted to the news that Ichiro Suzuki has been traded to the New York Yankees with surprise and anticipation that the move might lead to a World Series ring. The Yankees acquired the star outfielder from Seattle in a trade for two young … Full News here – Tokyo – Bing News

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TOKYO — Japan’s baseball fraternity has expressed a mixture of surprise and excitement at the news that Ichiro Suzuki has been traded to the New York Yankees. The Yankees acquired the star outfielder from Seattle in a trade for two young pitchers … Full News here – Tokyo – Bing News

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