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What does Alphabet’s first yen bond sale reveal about the growing costs of the global AI race?

Alphabet is reportedly preparing its first ever Japanese yen denominated bond sale as the technology giant seeks additional financing for its rapidly expanding artificial intelligence ambitions.

12 May 2026-03:11
Yen suddenly jumps: Markets on high alert

The Japanese yen surged against the US dollar in early Asian trading on Monday, prompting fresh speculation that authorities in Japan may have intervened to support the currency.

04 May 2026-09:16
Yen jumps sharply vs dollar on intervention speculation

The Japanese yen strengthened sharply against the U.S. dollar on Friday afternoon, briefly reaching the mid-155 range from the lower 157 level, in a volatile session during Japan’s Golden Week holiday period.

01 May 2026-13:39
Iran war sends oil surging: Emergency action taken to save the yen

The correlation between the Japanese yen and Brent crude oil climbed to its highest level since late 2021 just before Japan stepped into the currency market to support the yen. The move highlights how energy prices are becoming a stronger driver of currency pressure alongside traditional factors like interest rate gaps.

01 May 2026-11:35
Dollar slips as Fed probe dropped and Iran peace hopes grow

The US dollar weakened on Friday, pressured by shifting expectations for monetary policy and renewed optimism that diplomatic efforts could ease tensions between the United States and Iran.

24 Apr 2026-23:11
Tokyo shares rise on tech gains, weaker yen

Tokyo stocks closed higher on Thursday, supported by gains in major technology companies and a weaker yen that boosted export-related shares.

19 Feb 2026-13:22
Toyota lifts profit forecast as weak yen boosts outlook

Toyota has raised its full-year operating profit forecast, betting that a weaker Japanese yen and continued cost-cutting measures will strengthen its financial performance.

06 Feb 2026-09:30
Tokyo stocks edge up as weak yen lifts exporters

Tokyo stocks ended slightly higher on Thursday, with exporter shares gaining on a weaker yen against the U.S. dollar, while the benchmark gold price climbed above 30,000 yen per gram for the first time.

29 Jan 2026-13:08
Asian shares slip; Nikkei hit by rising yen

Asian shares mostly declined Monday, as Japan's benchmark took a tumble after the yen surged against the U.S. dollar.Asian shares mostly declined Monday, as Japan's benchmark took a tumble after the yen surged against the U.S. dollar.

26 Jan 2026-10:52
Bank of Japan leaves benchmark interest rate unchanged

The Bank of Japan kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at around 0.75 percent on Friday, as it evaluated the impact of last month’s rate hike on the economy amid a recent rise in government bond yields and a weakening yen.

23 Jan 2026-10:04