Let me show you how a move from the Bank of Japan could offer a glimmer of hope for names like Apple and Microsoft.
Expect the Fed to continue sharply raising interest rates as the August CPI inflation reading was higher than expected.
Although Japanese central bankers say they are watching the currency, they show no sign of intervention -- probably because intervention is unlikely to work.
Japan's PM says his country should get back in the nuclear power generation game - a necessary step for greener energy and power self-sufficiency.
The tortoise of Japan may be far behind the hare in the West, but Tokyo is pacing itself for steady multiyear growth.
In response to Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan, China has fired missiles over the island and into Japanese waters, and is simulating a military blockade.
Japan's longest-serving leader was assassinated Friday. His 'Abenomics' revived Japan's economy.
With the yen testing ¥137 and stubbornly staying above ¥135 to the U.S. dollar, Japanese exporters will benefit from a currency-exchange boon to the bottom line.
Chinese stock markets have offered surprising strength while a weak yen will boost profits of Japanese firms that reap most of their sales overseas.
Most do not look at the Yen but it has been the source of great pain in past systemic collapses.