Japan exports fall at sharpest tempo in 8 months as U.S. shipments plummet

Japan exports fall at sharpest tempo in 8 months as U.S. shipments plummet

Shipping container loads dock at Tokyo Bay. Japan is heavily reliant on exports (e.g., automobiles, electronics), faces risks from U.S. tariffs, especially on cars (a proposed 25% tariff during Trump’s first term was deferred but remains a concern). Higher tariffs could reduce Japan’s U.S. market access, increase consumer prices, and hurt GDP growth. However, Japan’s … Read more

Oracle’s inventory on tempo for greatest week since 2001 on cloud momentum

Oracle’s inventory on tempo for greatest week since 2001 on cloud momentum

Oracle CEO Safra Catz speaks at the FII PRIORITY Summit in Miami Beach, Florida, on Feb. 20, 2025. Joe Raedle | Getty Images Oracle shares are on pace for their best week since 2001 as Wall Street cheers a strong earnings report and bullish comments on the company’s prospects in cloud computing. The stock is … Read more