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☆ The unique exercise this neuroscientist does for optimal brain health: 'Physical activity is so powerful for our brain'
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-06 | by ( Renée Onque | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

To keep your brain health in good shape, you should engage in physical activity as often as you can. "Physical activity is so powerful for our brain," Dr. Wendy Suzuki, neuroscientist and dean of NYU College of Arts and Science, said in an episode of a recent MasterClass series that features neuroscientists and psychiatrists sharing advice for optimal brain health. "I got pulled back into exercise from couch potato land with this amazing form of workout," Suzuki said. The front half of the name "inten" stems from the word "intention," Suzuki said. Cardio plus mantras is this neuroscientist's preferred exercise for brain healthIntenSati involves moving your body while speaking affirmations out loud, Suzuki said.

Persons: Dr, Wendy Suzuki, neuroscientists, Suzuki, It's, Patricia Moreno Organizations: NYU College of Arts and Science, intenSati, University of California Berkeley, CNBC

☆ Japan's finance minister says yen intervention may be necessary when there are 'excessive' moves
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-03 | by ( Matt Clinch | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki speaks during the presidency press conference at the G7 meeting of finance ministers and central bank governors, at Toki Messe in Niigata, Japan, Saturday, May 13, 2023. "When there is an excessive movement, it may be necessary to smooth it out," he told CNBC's Dan Murphy, according to a translation. Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki on Friday backed currency interventions by his country's policymakers if the yen moved in sharp directions that started to impact households and companies. The finance minister declined to comment when asked whether current levels for the yen were appropriate. In the last few decades, while other global central banks have tightened their policies, Japan had maintained its ultra-loose strategy.

Persons: Shunichi Suzuki, CNBC's Dan Murphy, they've, Nicholas Smith Organizations: Toki, Japanese Finance, CNBC Locations: Niigata, Japan, Tbilisi , Georgia, propping

☆ Japan's yen hits 34-year-low, heating talk of intervention
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-27 | by ( Sophie Kiderlin | In | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Japanese 1,000 yen, 5,000 yen and 10,000 yen banknotes arranged in Kyoto, Japan, on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023. The contradictions in Japan's efforts to protect the yen while slowing the pace of rising bond yields are becoming increasingly clear in currency and debt markets. The yen was last at 151.22 against the dollar at 10:19 a.m. London time after paring back some losses. The yen hit a 34-year-low on Wednesday, weakening as much as 151.97 against the U.S. dollar and fueling market questions over potential government intervention to prop the Japanese currency. "There is now a higher chance of Japanese FX intervention.

Persons: Kentaro Takahashi, Shunichi Suzuki, Masato Kanda, Kanda Organizations: Bloomberg, Getty, U.S ., Bank of Japan, Financial Services Agency, Reuters, FX, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Bank of America Global Research Locations: Kyoto, Japan, London

☆ Japan tells G20 it may need to act in FX market
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-13 | by ( Leika Kihara | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

The remarks came as the yen renewed its declines against the dollar, and underscored Tokyo's resolve to keep markets on edge over the chance of exchange-rate intervention to prop up the Japanese currency. "I told the G20 meeting we need to be mindful of the risk that market volatility could heighten, including in the currency market, as monetary tightening continues globally," Suzuki told a news conference after attending a meeting of Group of 20 (G20) finance ministers and central bank governors. "I also said excess volatility in the currency market was undesirable, and that we may need to take appropriate action depending on developments," Suzuki said. The official said Tokyo stood ready to act in the currency market if market moves become too volatile. Japan last intervened in the currency market to prop up the yen in September and October last year.

Persons: Shunichi Suzuki, Susana Vera, Suzuki, Kazuo Ueda, Leika Kihara, Cynthia Osterman, David Gregorio, Marguerita Choy Organizations: International Monetary Fund, World Bank, REUTERS, Japanese Finance, . Federal Reserve, Bank of Japan, Group, Thomson Locations: Marrakech, Morocco, Tokyo, MARRAKECH, Japan

☆ Exclusive: Toyota plans third India plant, new SUV as domestic sales surge, sources say
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-27 | by ( Aditi Shah | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

The plant's proposed initial capacity would expand Toyota's existing manufacturing capacity in India by as much as 30% from 400,000 units currently. A representative for Toyota's India unit declined to comment. Cars originally from Maruti Suzuki's (MRTI.NS) stable such as the Glanza hatchback and Urban Cruiser Hyryder SUV now account for 40% of Toyota's India sales. Toyota, known for its Fortuner SUV and Camry hybrid in India, told Reuters earlier in September it expects record domestic sales in 2023. If Toyota does decide to press ahead with the model, parts would be imported for assembly in India, they said.

Persons: Maruti Suzuki, Suzuki, Aditi Shah, Edwina Gibbs Organizations: Toyota, Suzuki, Maruti, Cruiser, Reuters, 340D, Hyryder, Thomson Locations: DELHI, India, Europe, North America, Southeast Asia, Bidadi, Karnataka

☆ Marcus Stroman rejoins Cubs' rotation to face Rockies
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-23 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Marcus Stroman will make his first start in nearly two months on Saturday when the Cubs try for a second consecutive victory over the Colorado Rockies, who have lost their past eight road games. In a surprising twist, Chicago manager David Ross ended his press conference following the Cubs' 6-0 victory over the Rockies on Friday by proclaiming Stroman (10-8, 3.76 ERA) as his Saturday starter. Stroman went 9-4 with a 2.28 ERA through his first 16 starts, but he went 1-4 with a 9.00 ERA in his next seven starts before landing on the IL. In his past 34 games, Suzuki is batting .359 (46-for-128) with nine homers, 29 RBIs and a 1.112 OPS. Suzuki went 2-for-2 against Chris Flexen, Colorado's scheduled Saturday starter, during the Cubs' 6-4 loss to the Rockies on Sept. 12.

Persons: Marcus Stroman, David Ross, Stroman, hasn't, Jameson Taillon, Ross, Seiya Suzuki, Suzuki, Hideki Matsui, Shohei Ohtani, Chris Flexen, Colorado's, Dansby Swanson, Kris Bryant, Bryant, Bud Black, Elias Diaz Organizations: Chicago Cubs, Cubs, Colorado Rockies, Rockies, Cincinnati Reds, Colorado ., Miami Marlins, National League, Marquee Sports Network, Chicago, Flexen, Stroman, Wrigley, Thomson Locations: Chicago, Arizona, Pittsburgh, Colorado . Chicago, Colorado

☆ Cubs big up pivotal win, drub Rockies
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-22 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

September 22 - Jameson Taillon struck out seven while going six innings and Seiya Suzuki clubbed a two-run homer for one of his three hits, and had three RBIs, as the Chicago Cubs beat the visiting Colorado Rockies 6-0 on Friday. Taillon (8-10) certainly helped the cause, though he was far from dominant while yielding four of Colorado's six hits and four walks. The Cubs loaded the bases with one out in the first against Colorado rookie starter Noah Davis (0-3), but managed only a run via Suzuki's RBI single. Rockies left fielder Nolan Jones cut down Ian Happ trying to score a second run on the same play to end the inning. In his first major league start since June 20, Davis lasted five innings, allowing three runs, four hits, walking three and striking out four.

Persons: Jameson Taillon, Seiya Suzuki, Taillon, Elias Diaz, it's, Noah Davis, Nolan Jones, Ian Happ, Suzuki, Hideki Matsui, Shohei Ohtani, Jared Young's, Colorado's Gavin Hollowell, Davis Organizations: Chicago Cubs, Colorado Rockies, NL, Pittsburgh Pirates, Rockies, Cubs, Colorado, Davis, Marquee Sports Network, Thomson Locations: Chicago, Taillon

☆ Bank of America says now is the time to buy these three home improvement stocks
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-19 | by ( Lisa Kailai Han | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Cooling inflationary pressures and strengthening home values are likely to spell a recovery for home improvement retailers sooner rather than later, according to Bank of America. Although the firm's indicator for the home improvement industry still came in negative for August 2023, the signal ticked up from its July reading. "Strength in home values should lend longer-term stability for home improvement demand," Suzuki wrote. Suzuki's $114 price target for Floor & Décor suggests almost 24% upside from its closing price of $92 Monday. BofA cited FND's growing number of stores and improved same-store sales growth.

Persons: Elizabeth Suzuki, Lowe, BofA, Suzuki, — CNBC's Michael Bloom Organizations: Bank of America, U.S . Mortgage, Finance Research Locations: 1H23, 2H23, Monday's

Honoree Japanese film director and animator Hayao Miyazaki poses during the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Governors Awards in Los Angeles, California November 8, 2014. "There is nothing concrete on the table yet, but he shows the willingness to create something new," Nishioka said, adding that Miyazaki, is at the studio everyday. In Toronto, film buffs and movie fans lined up for the movie, the first time an animated Japanese film opened the festival. The movie is also inspired by how Miyazaki himself felt after the war and coped with the loss of his mother. "This is a personal film, showing how he (Miyazaki) lived, how he should have lived and throwing out the question to the audience, 'So how do you live?

Persons: Hayao Miyazaki, Kevork, Miyazaki, Nishioka, Toshio Suzuki's, Gabriel Mas, Genzaburo Yoshino, Mahito Maki, Nivedita Balu, Sandra Maler Organizations: Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, REUTERS, Rights, Toronto, Reuters, Thomson Locations: Los Angeles , California, Miyazaki, Japan, Toronto

☆ Japan finance minister offers no clues on intervention as yen weakens
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-01 | by ( Tetsushi Kajimoto | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Banknotes of Japanese yen are seen in this illustration picture taken June 15, 2022. Some market players were surprised by the lack of determination to keep the yen from falling beyond 145 yen to the dollar. Traders are watching for any signs of intervention by Japanese officials to shore up the ailing currency. However, Japanese officials have rarely escalated verbal warnings since last month against speculators trying to sell off the yen. The weak yen has driven up import bills for fuel and foods, depriving households of purchasing power and prompting Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to scramble for measures to subsidise gasoline retail prices and to mitigate rises in utility bills.

Persons: Florence Lo, Shunichi Suzuki, Suzuki, Japan's, Daisaku Ueno, Fumio Kishida, Tetsushi Kajimoto, Tom Hogue, Kim Coghill Organizations: REUTERS, Rights, Japanese Finance, Mitsubishi UFJ Securities, Authorities, U.S . Federal Reserve, Bank of Japan, Thomson Locations: Japan

☆ Cubs defeat Pirates, give Jordan Wicks win in debut
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-27 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/51] Aug 26, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Chicago Cubs manager David Ross (3) observes batting practice before a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports Acquire Licensing RightsAugust 27 - Left-hander Jordan Wicks made a splash in his major league debut Saturday, giving up just one run in five innings and striking out nine in the visiting Chicago Cubs' 10-6 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Ke'Bryan Hayes homered and added an RBI single, Bryan Reynolds hit a two-run double, and Alika Williams had an RBI single for the Pirates, who have lost three of four. That chased Bido for Ryan Borucki, who gave up an RBI single to Candelario for an 8-1 Chicago lead. Suzuki's two-run double in the ninth provided breathing room.

Persons: David Ross, Charles LeClaire, Jordan Wicks, Wicks, Seiya Suzuki, Ian Happ, Cody Bellinger, Jeimer, Adbert Alzolay, Ke'Bryan Hayes, Bryan Reynolds, Alika Williams, Pittsburgh's Colin Selby, Osvaldo Bido, Hayes, Reynolds, Andrew McCutchen, Miguel Amaya, Nick Madrigal's, Michael Tauchman, Dansby Swanson, Happ, Bellinger's groundout, Tauchman, Swanson, Bellinger, Bido, Ryan Borucki, Connor Joe, Joshua Palacios, Joe, Liover, Jack Suwinski, Palacios, Williams Organizations: Chicago Cubs, Pittsburgh Pirates, PNC, Cubs, Pirates, Chicago, The Pirates, Thomson Locations: Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania, USA, Bellinger, Suwinski

☆ Hindu-Muslim riots expose risk at major Indian business hub
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-03 | by ( Rupam Jain | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

Seven people were killed and over 70 injured in rioting in Nuh and Gurugram districts of Haryana state after a Hindu religious procession was targeted and a mosque attacked in retaliation. Gurugram, formerly known as Gurgaon, is a city of over 1.5 million people that shares a border with New Delhi. "Muslim men attacked the Hindu procession and killed many of our people," said Praveen Babbar, a leader of Hindu Yuva Vahini (Hindu Youth Force). Haryana Police, however, said they acted swiftly and prevented riots from spreading, and that two of its men were killed in the violence. Reporting by Rupam Jain, Additional reporting by Sakshi Dayal; Editing by YP Rajesh and Raju GopalakrishnanOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Adnan Abidi, Anil Vij, Vij, Ernst &, Gurugram, Narendra Modi's, Praveen Babbar, Aftab Ahmed, Tara Kartha, Rupam Jain, Sakshi Dayal, YP Rajesh, Raju Gopalakrishnan Organizations: REUTERS, Bharatiya Janata Party, BJP, nab, Reuters, Fortune, American Express, Dell, Samsung, Ernst, Ernst & Young, Deloitte, Hindu, Force, Haryana Police, Analysts, of Peace, YP, Thomson Locations: Nuh district, Haryana, India, Delhi, Nuh, Gurugram, Gurgaon, New Delhi, Suzuki's, India's, Nuh's

☆ South Korea's finance minister says country is at a 'turning point' in relations with Japan
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-03 | by ( Jihye Lee | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

South Korea Finance Minister Choo Kyung-ho attends the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting in Nusa Dua, on Indonesia resort island of Bali, on July 16, 2022. (Photo by MADE NAGI / POOL / AFP) (Photo by MADE NAGI/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)South Korea's finance minister says the nation sees is at a "turning point" in economic relations with Japan. Speaking to CNBC's Chery Kang at the Asian Development Bank's annual meeting in Incheon, South Korea's finance minister and deputy prime minister Choo Kyung-ho praised Tokyo's recent decision to restore South Korea to a list of preferred trade partners. Choo said the recent talks with Suzuki will lead to further economic cooperation between the two U.S. allies. "The recent bilateral summit has opened things up for improvement.

☆ NHL roundup: Islanders beat Habs, clinch playoff berth
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-13 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/5] Apr 12, 2023; Elmont, New York, USA; New York Islanders center Brock Nelson (29) brings the puck up ice against the Montreal Canadiens during the second period at UBS Arena. New York holds a one-point lead over the Florida Panthers, who host the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday in their regular-season finale. With his team short-handed, Suzuki beat Islanders defenseman Samuel Bolduc to a puck and handcuffed Sorokin to trim New York's lead to 3-2 with 3:22 remaining in the second period. Tyler Seguin had a goal and an assist for the Stars, who won their fifth straight game. Joe Pavelski and Roope Hintz also scored, and Scott Wedgewood earned the victory with 16 saves.

☆ Japan's Suzuki to invest $35 bln through 2030 in EVs
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-26 | by ( Satoshi Sugiyama | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Suzuki's announcement comes after other Japanese automakers have rolled out similar goals to catch up with European and U.S. rivals in the fast-growing battery EV market. Suzuki said it would introduce its first battery EVs, including small sport-utility vehicles and micro "kei" cars, in Japan in fiscal 2023. Suzuki plans to introduce battery EVs in Europe and India, and its first battery electric motorcycles globally, the following year. Suzuki plans to learn from Toyota how to use EV technology to make small electric cars, Suzuki said during a visit to India this month. "We will put in vehicles for various price ranges, for various people, for various regions," Toshihiro Suzuki said.

☆ Japan warns of dire finances as BOJ struggles to contain yields
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-23 | by ( Tetsushi Kajimoto | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

It is not unusual for the finance minister to refer to Japan's strained finances. The Ministry of Finance estimates that every 1-percentage-point rise in interest rates would boost debt service by 3.7 trillion yen to 32.5 trillion yen for the 2025/2026 fiscal year. "Overall JGB issuance, including rolling over bonds, remain at an extremely high level worth about 206 trillion yen. We must secure fiscal space under normal circumstances to safeguard trust in Japan and people's livelihood at a time of emergency." LABOUR REFORMPrime Minister Fumio Kishida echoed Suzuki's resolve to revive the economy and tackle fiscal reform.

☆ Japan finmin warns of severe finances as BOJ struggles to contain yields
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-23 | by ( Tetsushi Kajimoto | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

The Ministry of Finance estimates that every 1-percentage-point rise in interest rates would boost debt service by 3.7 trillion yen ($29 billion) to 32.5 trillion yen ($251 billion) for the 2025/2026 fiscal year. "The government will strive to stably manage Japanese government bond (JGBs) issuance through close communication with the market," he said. "Overall JGB issuance, including rolling over bonds, remain at an extremely high level worth about 206 trillion yen ($1.6 trillion). We must secure fiscal space under normal circumstances to safeguard trust in Japan and people's livelihood at a time of emergency." lABOUR REFORMPrime Minister Fumio Kishida echoed Suzuki's resolve to revive the economy and tackle fiscal reform.

☆ Bank of America downgrades Best Buy, says stock could fall nearly 20% as inflation hurts spending
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-14 | by ( Samantha Subin | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

The investment case for Best Buy looks murky as retailers face a slowing consumer spending environment, according to Bank of America. Best Buy shares have come under significant pressure this year as retailers grapple with high inflation and a pullback in consumer spending. The stock's down more than 17% year to date, with Bank of America's $69 price target suggesting shares could fall another 18% from Tuesday's close. Suzuki's price target suggests that stock trades at 10 times the bank's 2024 earnings per share forecast, which is below the historic averages for both Best Buy and the hardline retail sector. "We believe this discount is warranted given the pressure on consumer discretionary spending in light of inflation," she wrote.

☆ Bagnaia wins maiden MotoGP title as Ducati end 15-year drought
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-06 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Nov 6 (Reuters) - Ducati's Francesco Bagnaia won his maiden MotoGP world championship at the season-ending Valencia Grand Prix on Sunday after Fabio Quartararo failed to overhaul him in the standings. Defending champion Quartararo was 23 points behind Bagnaia going into the final race. The Yamaha rider needed nothing less than a victory to leapfrog the Italian but finished fourth in a race won by Suzuki's Alex Rins. Bagnaia was ninth, enough to retain his lead in the championship and give Ducati their first title since Casey Stoner won it in 2007, ending 15 years of dominance from Japanese manufacturers. Reporting by Rohith Nair in Bengaluru, Editing by David Goodman and Ed OsmondOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Stocks may have rallied, but the bear market isn't over just yet. Here are the 5 stock market sectors where investors can still find profits amidst a global growth slowdown, says the CIO of a $13.5 bi
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-30 | by ( Lisa Kailai Han | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Despite a recent rally, RBA's Dan Suzuki says the bear market is far from over. In former market bottoms, investors who waited profited more than those who bought early, he said. Suzuki shared 5 sectors to invest in to position against slowing growth while still making returns. "There's always a chance that the bear market is over, but it seems unlikely in my view," he told Insider recently over email. But investors would be better served if they considered a more holistic view, Suzuki explained on the October 24 segment of CNBC's "Closing Bell."

We absolutely cannot tolerate excessively volatile moves driven by speculative trading," Suzuki told parliament on Thursday. "We will continue to take appropriate steps against excess volatility, while watching currency market developments with a strong sense of urgency," he said. Markets are on high alert on whether Japan will intervene in the currency market again as the yen falls near the key psychological barrier of 150 to the dollar. The government, which holds jurisdiction over currency policy, spent 2.8 trillion yen ($19 billion) in dollar-selling, yen-buying intervention last month when authorities acted in the markets to prop up the yen for the first time since 1998. The BOJ is widely expected to maintain its massive stimulus programme at its next two-day policy meeting ending in Oct. 28.

☆ Analysis: G7 fails to reach intervention deal to ease pain of soaring dollar
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-16 | by ( Leika Kihara | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +7 min

Banknotes of Japanese yen and U.S. dollar are seen in this illustration picture taken September 23, 2022. With a strong push from Japan, finance leaders of the Group of Seven advanced economies included a phrase in a statement on Wednesday saying they will closely monitor "recent volatility" in markets. "Many countries saw the need for vigilance to the spill-over effect of global monetary tightening, and mentioned currency moves in that context. "I've said on many occasions that I think a market-determined value for the dollar is in America's interest. "It's impossible to reverse the yen's downtrend with solo intervention," said Daisaku Ueno, chief forex strategist at Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley Securities.

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