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Bank of Japan Convenes Emergency Meeting to Address International Financial Market Volatility

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Tokyo, August 6, 2024 — In an unexpected move, the Bank of Japan (BOJ) has announced an emergency meeting to discuss the recent volatility in international financial markets. The meeting, set to take place on August 7, 2024, will focus on assessing the impacts of global economic developments and determining the appropriate monetary policy response. … Read more

Japan’s Stock Market Suffers Worst Losses Since 1987

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Tokyo, Japan – August 5, 2024 In a dramatic turn of events, Japan’s Nikkei 225 stock index experienced its largest single-day drop in history, plunging over 4,000 points. This catastrophic decline marks the worst losses for the Japanese stock market since the infamous crash of 1987, sending shockwaves throughout the global financial community. The Nikkei, … Read more