PM Shigeru Ishiba seeks to reassure Washington of Tokyo’s commitment to the US-Japan alliance and its presence in the region, amid concerns over China’s influence.

Citing a cocktail of grievances, from the unchecked flow of fentanyl to substantial trade deficits, Trump's tough talk continues to roil FX markets. However, he's left traders hanging by a thread with his indecision over whether to exclude oil imports from this tariff tirade,

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, struggling to stabilize his minority government, said Friday he will seek to maintain regional security and prepare for tough negotiations with U.S. President Donald Trump to win his commitment to maintain a strong American presence in the Asia-Pacific.

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But the initial reaction to the Nintendo Switch 2 was lackluster, and the company’s Tokyo-traded shares slumped 4.3% on Friday. Nintendo’s shares had surged to a record ahead of the announcement.

GBP/USD continues its losing streak for the fourth successive session, trading around 1.2420 during the Asian hours on Friday. This downside is attributed to the improved US Dollar (USD) amid increased risk aversion following renewed tariff threats from US President Donald Trump.

GBP/USD continues its losing streak for the fourth successive session, trading around 1.2420 during the Asian hours on Friday. This downside is attributed to the improved US Dollar (USD) amid increased risk aversion following renewed tariff threats from US President Donald Trump.

Indian benchmark indices Nifty 50 and Sensex ended the previous trade session higher. Nifty 50 closed at 23,249.50, while Sensex ended at 76,759.81. Overnight Wall Street indices ended higher. Asian equities fell in early trade today.

U.S. President Donald Trump has pledged to place 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada from Feb. 1 if the two countries are not judged to be doing enough to stop the flow of fentanyl into the United States.

I'm to announce Canada and Mexico tariffs because of fentanyl. The first Canada and Mexico tariffs are coming Saturday. I'm making a determination on oil tonight. We have all the lumber we need. Trump: China's going to end up paying a tariff as well.

Oil prices slipped for a second day on Thursday after U.S. crude stockpiles rose more than expected, though attention remained on tariffs threatened by U.S. President Donald Trump on Mexico and Canada,

Oil prices were little changed on Thursday as markets braced for threatened tariffs by U.S. President Donald Trump on Mexico and Canada, the