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Japanese households buy record 5-year government bonds as rate hike expectations peakJapanese households have bought a record 8.19 trillion yen worth of retail government bonds this fiscal year, with five-year fixed-rate sec...
Investors in other markets would be envious of India multiples: Rich Handler, chief executive of JefferiesJefferies CEO Rich Handler believes Indian equities remain reasonably valued despite the market correction and says easing long-term capita...
AI rout, energy costs add to fears of slowing global growthGlobal markets face mounting pressure from persistent inflation, rising borrowing costs and concerns over slowing economic growth. Elevated...
- China blocks SoftBank's $5.4 billion acquisition of ABB Robotics
China has blocked SoftBank’s $5.4 billion acquisition of ABB’s robotics business, disrupting the Japanese group’s AI-powered robotics expan...
Charting the global economy: Central banks hold rates steadyGlobal central banks have opted to keep interest rates unchanged amidst growing inflation worries stemming from energy costs. While the Fed...
Omron Healthcare eyes Chennai as global manufacturing hub, targets 3 million BP monitors by 2028Omron Healthcare has commenced full-scale production at its new facility near Chennai for blood pressure monitors. The company aims to prod...
Global Market: Bank of Japan achieves 2% inflation target after 13 yearsThe Bank of Japan declared its long-standing 2% inflation target achieved after more than 13 years, but kept its benchmark interest rate un...
Is the world preparing for war? Why US, UK, Japan and Europe are ringing emergency alarm bellsWorld War 3 coming? Is the world preparing for war? The governments across the world in the US, UK, Japan and Europe are strengthening emer...
These large-, mid- and small-cap stocks can give more than 20% return in 1 year, according to analystsHere’s one thing that is worth clarifying, because it is in the headlines. Large global technology companies have been announcing heavy spe...
TRAI’s internet TV proposal raises concerns over wider OTT regulation, say legal expertsThe Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has proposed a new framework for internet-based linear television distribution. This recommendati...
Fed holds rates as inflation stays high, signals more hikes amid AI boom and energy costsThe Federal Reserve held its key rate steady at around 3.9%, signaling cautious optimism about inflation trends. Chairman Kevin Warsh empha...
Global Market: Nomura Holdings Q2 profit rises 13% on wealth management growthNomura Holdings reported a 13% YoY rise in second-quarter net profit to 103.7 billion yen, supported by strong wholesale earnings and stead...
Brazil stock market to crash today? What Lula’s surprise victory in elections means for emerging markets, commoditiesBrazil’s stock market faces a potential sharp selloff after President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s surprise election victory dashed investor...
5 world market themes for the week aheadAn important week is upcoming with central banks like the Federal Reserve and European Central Bank making policy decisions. Major companie...
India's a call-out market, but there's room to grow: NestleNestle SA reports that 37% of urban households in India purchase Maggi noodles monthly. The instant noodles segment is outpacing overall fo...
Global Market: BOJ's Himino says Japan inflation near 2% target, signals further rate hikesBank of Japan Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino says underlying inflation is nearing the central bank’s 2% target, while accommodative financial...
Asia’s resilience masks a growing jobs challenge as AI reshapes workThe Asia-Pacific region has shown resilience despite energy shocks and trade restrictions, with the IMF projecting 4.8% growth. While some ...
Global Market: China backs IMF scrutiny of fiscal risks in major economiesChina backed the IMF’s efforts to monitor fiscal risks in major advanced economies and assess global spillover effects. PBOC Governor Pan G...
Global Market: Eurozone bond selloff to weigh on growth, curb inflation, Lagarde saysECB President Christine Lagarde warned that a global bond selloff is tightening euro zone financial conditions, raising borrowing costs and...
Global Market: IMF warns of energy shock, AI correction risks to Asia's growth outlookThe IMF warned that Asia’s economic growth may slow to 4.4% in 2027 amid energy price shocks, Middle East conflict, AI market correction ri...