TOKYO – October 6, 2025 – The Japanese stock market has surged to unprecedented levels, with the benchmark Nikkei 225 index breaching the 48,000-point mark and the broader TOPIX index hitting all-time highs on Monday, October 6, 2025. This historic rally, the most significant daily gain for the Nikkei since April,
The global financial landscape has been significantly reshaped by a relentless wave of U.S. tariff announcements throughout 2025, sending shockwaves across major indices, currency markets, and commodity prices. These aggressive trade measures, largely spearheaded by the newly inaugurated Trump administration, alongside some preceding adjustments from the Biden era, signal
This weekend's tech and auto roundup saw Tesla's Cybertrucks join the Las Vegas police fleet, Nissan recall 19,000 Leaf EVs over fire risks, Tesla sales drop in Italy but surge in China, and the FAA warn of possible furloughs amid a looming government shutdown.
September 26, 2025 – Global financial markets are once again in the throes of uncertainty as the United States unveils a fresh wave of substantial trade tariffs, set to take effect on October 1, 2025. These new duties, targeting sectors from pharmaceuticals to heavy trucks and home furnishings, signal a deepening
(BPT) - No matter which vehicle segment you're shopping in, not all vehicles are created equal in the eyes of insurance carriers. Some cost more to insure, while others cost less. Due to a variety of economic factors, namely inflation, the cost of car insurance has risen significantly over the last five years, putting record numbers of U.S. consumers into the market shopping for more affordable policies, according to J.D. Power .
The global electric vehicle (EV) market finds itself at a pivotal juncture, experiencing a complex interplay of robust overall sales growth and significant regional headwinds. While 2024 saw global EV sales surpass 17 million units, representing a 25% increase and making EVs more than 20% of all new cars sold,
Tesla's (NASDAQ: TSLA) audacious move to open its proprietary Supercharger network and connector, now formally known as the North American Charging Standard (NACS), has sent ripples through the automotive industry, effectively reshaping the future of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. This strategic repositioning is not merely a technical adjustment; it's
The United States and Japan are reportedly on the brink of a deal to reduce tariffs on Japanese car imports. The agreement is expected to be formalized within two weeks of a U.S. presidential executive order.
Tokyo's financial markets felt a tremor today as Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 index (TYO: N225) dipped by 0.6%, closing at 42,636.74. The decline was largely triggered by a sobering survey indicating a persistent contraction in Japan's factory activity for the second consecutive month in August. This downturn
