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Global Markets | Japan's Nikkei retreats from record high as Iran conflict concerns resurfaceThe benchmark Nikkei 225 Index edged 0.1% lower to 62,666.57, after jumping to an all-time high of 63,385.04 earlier in the session. The ...
JGBs slide on spending and BOJ prospects, short-term yields hit 17-year highJapanese government bonds experienced a downturn Wednesday, with short-term yields hitting 17-year peaks. Investors are scrutinizing the fi...
5 world market themes for the week aheadUS government shutdown occurs. Stocks reach new record highs. Investors expect future rate cuts. The dollar may weaken against major curren...
Japan's Nikkei ends higher as Nvidia outlook, Buffett stake lift sentimentJapan's Nikkei surged, buoyed by Nvidia's optimistic forecast and Warren Buffett's increased investments. The Nikkei closed 0.7% higher, wi...
Asian shares, US futures rise on EU tariff delayGlobal markets reacted positively after Donald Trump delayed European Union tariffs. Equity futures in the US and Europe increased, mirrori...
Simone Biles makes history with second all-around Olympic gymnastics title, 8 years after her firstSimone Biles, an American gymnast, has become an icon and a two-time Olympic champion, having won nine medals, six of which are gold. She i...
Japan warns on surge in potentially deadly strep throat casesHealth authorities in Japan have issued warnings regarding a significant increase in potentially fatal strep throat infections, with cases ...
Japan's crazy 1980s bubble a dim memory as Nikkei hits record highKazukuni Yamazaki, an 87-year-old investor and a former Nomura Securities employee, remembers there used to be a digital board showing stoc...
Amid Japan's plummeting birth rates, kimono-clad dogs are receiving blessings in place of childrenPet owners in Japan are increasingly participating in traditional ceremonies originally meant for children, as the nation grapples with dec...
Insect cuisine returns to Japan: Silkworm sashimi, cricket curry & soy-sauce grasshoppers on menu of upscale eateriesInsects are gaining ground as a protein source due to climate change and global food security issues. A range of companies has invested in ...
Dollar holds firm ahead of U.S. durable goods, housing dataThe US dollar was steady against major currencies as traders looked ahead to US data that may determine the timing of interest rate hikes. ...
Kanye West unveils his 10th studio album 'Donda' at public listening session, final song features Jay-ZHis estranged wife Kim Kardashian West was also present at the event with their kids.
Japan begins coronavirus vaccinations for people over 65 as fourth infection wave loomsJust 2,810 people in Tokyo are expected to get a shot from the first batch, while most regions will receive 1,000 doses or fewer, according...
Global economy is 'urgent priority': G7Wrapping up their meeting in rural Japan, the leaders endorsed a pick-and-mix approach to dealing with the malaise that has lingered since ...