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Asian Stocks Rise Following Key Rate Decisions

Asian stocks rise on central bank rate decisions. U.S. markets mixed. Fed focuses on job market. Key reports ahead.

Top News · Sep 23, 2024

After vowing to restore Japan’s economy, Kishida leaves unfinished business

Japanese leader’s ‘new capitalism’ produced some positive results but daunting economic challenges remain, analysts say.

Al Jazeera · Sep 23, 2024

Stock Index Futures Muted as Euphoria Over Fed Rate Cut Ebbs, FedEx Results Disappoint

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU24) are down -0.09%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU24) are down -0.15% this morning as disappointing earnings results from global economic bellwether FedEx dampened optimism surrounding the outlook for interest rates, while investors geared up for the so-called triple-witching event later in the…

Barchart · Sep 20, 2024

Japan Inflation Firms To 2.8% Ahead Of BoJ Rate Decision

Japanese inflation rose slightly in August, with prices up 2.8 percent year-on-year, official data showed Friday, hours before the Bank of Japan was widely expected to leave interest rates unchanged.

International Business Times · Sep 20, 2024

Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed as Wall Street gears up for an interest rate cut

Shares are mixed in Asia as world markets gear up for the Federal Reserve's most anticipated meeting in years

The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2024

Most Asian Markets Up Ahead Of Fed But Tokyo Hit By Strong Yen

Most Asian markets rose Tuesday but Tokyo sank more than one percent as exporters were hit by a stronger yen with traders gearing up for a bumper US interest rate cut and a key Japanese central bank meeting.

International Business Times · Sep 17, 2024

Markets Fluctuate Ahead Of Fed As China Woes Dent Sentiment

The yen strengthened to less than 140 to the dollar for the first time since mid-2023 ahead of the Federal Reserve decision on Wednesday -- and a policy meeting at the Bank of Japan two days later -- while gold ticked up to a new record.

Latin Times · Sep 16, 2024

Most Asian Markets Rise As Traders Gear Up For Fed Rate Cut

Asian markets mostly rose Friday and the yen sat around nine-month highs after another healthy day on Wall Street as investors gear up for an expected US interest rate cut next week.

International Business Times · Sep 13, 2024

Asian Markets Drop On Economy Worries, Yen Rallies

Equities slipped Wednesday following a mixed day on Wall Street, as worries about the world's top two economies offset optimism that the Federal Reserve will start cutting interest rates next week.

International Business Times · Sep 11, 2024

3 Japanese Stocks to Watch as the Yen Weakens

With the Japanese yen still trading at multi-decade lows, it has sparked interest in certain sectors, including technology, automotive, and manufacturing that could benefit from a weaker currency. Given these dynamics, quality Japanese stocks Sony Group (SONY), Mitsui & Co. (MITSY), and Honda Motor (HMC) could be worth watching closely.…

StockNews.com · Sep 3, 2024