Asian shares rise in quiet holiday trade

Asian shares ended higher following a quiet trading session given several of the region's major markets closed for the Good Friday holidays.

Asian shares waver, euro steady but ECB talk weighs

(Reuters) - Asian stocks erased early modest gains on Tuesday, while the euro steadied but remained vulnerable after overnight comments from the European Central Bank chief heightened expectations of easing steps in the euro zone.

Japan PM Abe says to keep revision to BOJ law as future option

(Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Wednesday that he is trusting the Bank of Japan governor but will leave revision to the law guaranteeing central bank independence as a future option.

Japan’s Biggest Banks See Profit Declining in Second Half

Japan’s three biggest banks reported a surge in first-half profits this week that they said means the year will turn out better than expected.