A dramatic rally in the yen is tapping one of the most powerful forces in markets: momentum.
August 01, 2024
Japanese stocks witnessed heavy foreign outflows in the week to July 26, as a strengthening yen and a sell-off in global technology stocks dampened investor sentiment.
August 01, 2024
Global hedge funds have trimmed their exposure to Chinese equities to the lowest in five years while ramping up investment in Japan,
August 01, 2024
Shell reported second-quarter profit of $6.3 billion, a drop of 19% from the previous three months as refining margins and oil and gas trading weakened, though still
August 01, 2024
U.S. stocks tumbled after weak data raised worries the Federal Reserve may have missed its window to cut interest rates before undercutting the economy’s growth
August 01, 2024
London Stock Exchange Group's income rose strongly in the first half, beating analysts' expectations, helped by progress with its Microsoft joint venture, as well as a
August 01, 2024
Japanese trading houses Mitsui and Mitsubishi posted increases in first-quarter net profit thanks to asset sales and a weaker yen, beating estimates.
August 01, 2024
Meta soared nearly 9% on Thursday after its rosy revenue growth signaled that strong digital-ad spending on its social media platforms can cover the
August 01, 2024
The Bank of England is cutting interest rates for the first time since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020
August 01, 2024
Once seen as a cautious policy dove, Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda is now presenting himself as a determined hawk who's not afraid to lift interest rates a few
August 01, 2024
The Bank of Japan said on Thursday there was a chance wage and price growth could overshoot expectations as labour markets tighten.
August 01, 2024
As U.S. rate cuts come into view, investors are confronting a new challenge: figuring out whether the Federal Reserve will be able to ease
August 01, 2024
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Stella Qiu All eyes are on the Bank of England today, now that the Bank of Japan delivered its second interest rate hike in 17
August 01, 2024
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August 01, 2024
The dollar gained on Thursday as rising geopolitical tensions drove a safe-haven boost, while the British pound fell after the Bank of England cut interest rates
August 01, 2024
Singapore's Keppel on Thursday posted a rise in first-half underlying profit on upbeat performances at its infrastructure and connectivity segments, with the company moving ahead in its
July 31, 2024
Singapore's United Overseas Bank (UOB) reported a 40% surge in wealth management income during the second quarter and said it was looking at opportunities in
July 31, 2024
The Bank of England looks in a position to cut interest rates on Thursday after holding them at a 16-year high of 5.25% for the past year, though markets and
July 31, 2024
Chip-making tools supplier Lam Research forecast September quarter revenue above Wall Street estimates on Wednesday, anticipating a surge in orders from chip firms amid the AI boom.
July 31, 2024
Brazil's central bank on Wednesday kept interest rates unchanged at a second consecutive policy meeting, as expected, flagging a need for "more vigilance" in
July 31, 2024
MetLife reported a better-than-expected second-quarter profit on Wednesday, driven by strong performance in its group benefits unit.
July 31, 2024
Life and health insurer Aflac reported second-quarter profit above analysts' estimates on Wednesday, helped by higher premiums earned in its U.S. unit.
July 31, 2024
A look at the day ahead in Asian markets.
July 31, 2024
CrowdStrike has been sued by shareholders who said the cybersecurity company defrauded them by concealing how its inadequate software testing could cause the July 19
July 31, 2024
Etsy beat Wall Street expectations for second-quarter revenue and gross merchandise sales on Wednesday, helped by steady demand for personalized gifts at its online marketplace.
July 31, 2024
New York City interim police commissioner says federal authorities searched his homes
Marxist-leaning Dissanayake leads early official vote count in Sri Lanka's presidential election
Trial in daytime ambush of rapper Young Dolph 3 years ago to begin in Memphis
World leaders are gathering in New York for the U.N. General Assembly. The outlook is gloomy
A historic but dilapidated Illinois prison will close while replacement is built, despite objections
Japan PM hopeful Ishiba sees 'room' for corporate tax hike, Kyodo reports
Southwest Airlines warns staff of 'tough decisions' ahead, Bloomberg reports
GM to lay off about 1,700 workers at Kansas plant
White Sox lose 119th game to tie the AL record as the Padres win 6-2 behind 3 home runs
No. 1 Texas keeps rolling behind Manning and Blue and routs ULM 51-3 in last game before SEC play