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Bank of Japan raises interest rate to about 0.5%, citing higher wages and inflation

The Bank of Japan has raised its key interest rate to about 0.5% from 0.25%, noting that inflation is holding at a desirable target level

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Stock Index Futures Gain as Bond Yields Fall, U.S. Economic Data in Focus

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH25) are up +0.35%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH25) are up +0.48% this morning, pointing to a positive opening on Wall Street as Treasury yields edged lower, while investors awaited fresh data on the U.S. housing market and manufacturing sector.

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Asian Shares Rise Following Encouraging Update On U.S. Inflation

Asian shares rise on positive Wall Street trend driven by U.S. inflation update. U.S. banks' strong profits boost stock market. Treasury yields ease after ...

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S&P Futures Gain With Focus on U.S. Inflation Data and Big Bank Earnings

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH25) are trending up +0.16% this morning as investors looked ahead to key U.S. inflation data and earnings reports from some of the biggest U.S. banks.

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Japanese Shares Gain On Weaker Yen After Christmas Break

Japanese stocks rose Friday on a weaker yen after a muted day on Wall Street following the Christmas holiday.

International Business Times

Markets Struggle As Traders Digest Fed's Hawkish Pivot

Data showing Japanese inflation rose more than expected last month did little to help the yen, which took a hefty hit from the US central bank's more hawkish tilt and the Bank of Japan's refusal to tighten monetary policy.

Latin Times

Asian Shares Mixed As Markets Await US Spending Data

Asian shares show mixed performance influenced by U.S. data and oil prices. Japan's inflation exceeds expectations, China's central bank maintains loan rat...

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Stocks Set to Open Higher as Investors Await Fed Meeting and Key U.S. Inflation Data

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ24) are up +0.18%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ24) are up +0.30% this morning as market participants looked ahead to the Federal Reserve’s final monetary policy committee meeting of the year as well as the release of the Fed’s favorite inflation gauge and…

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Stock Index Futures Climb as Bond Yields Fall

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ24) are up +0.31%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ24) are up +0.38% this morning as Treasury yields fell after cash trading resumed following the Thanksgiving holiday.

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Yen Rallies On Rate Hike Bets As Equity Markets Swing

The yen rallied Friday after forecast-busting inflation data out of Tokyo boosted talk of another Japanese interest rate cut next month, while equity markets were mixed as traders weigh the economic outlook during a second Trump administration.

International Business Times

Dollar, Treasury Yields, Stocks Fall In Tandem After October Inflation Uptick

U.S. dollar falls as inflation rises, tech stocks hit hard, while yen surges on speculation of Bank of Japan rate hike in December.

Benzinga

World Shares Mixed After U.S. Stocks Fall

Global markets react to U.S. stock drop and Trump speculation. Asian markets influenced by Samsung's buyback plan and Bank of Japan's hints. U.S. stocks de...

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Will the S&P 500 Put Cash in Your Christmas Stocking or a Lump of Coal?

After the S&P 500 battled volatility from the Bank of Japan's surprise interest rate hike in August, the market found new buying and has since rallied to multiple new highs. It has kept intact four consecutive higher quarterly closes. Will this quarter make it five?

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Worries For Japan Economy After Election Shock

Political uncertainty after Japan's election shock risks slowing economic reforms, pushing up government spending and even holding up the Bank of Japan's exit from its outlier monetary policy, economists said.

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International Business Times

Oil Prices Tumble As Iran Fears Ease, Yen Weakens After Japan Polls

Oil prices tumbled Monday with markets relieved that Israel's strikes on Iran had avoided the country's energy infrastructure while the yen fell to a three-month low after Japan's ruling party suffered an election drubbing.

International Business Times

Japan PM Slated To Announce Plans For 'Happiness Index'

Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba will propose a new happiness index during his first parliamentary policy speech on Friday, local media have reported.

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Japan's Business Sentiment Holds Steady Amid Economic Growth

Japan's economy shows resilience with stable business sentiment and positive indicators amidst cautious monetary policy.

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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.

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Al Jazeera

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.

International Business Times

Asian Markets Track Wall Street Record To Extend Global Rally

Asian markets built Friday on the latest global rally after a jumbo US interest rate cut, while the yen edged up as focus turns to the Bank of Japan policy decision later in the day.

International Business Times

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

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.

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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.…

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Nasdaq Futures Tread Water as Investors Cautiously Await Nvidia’s Earnings

September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU24) are trending down -0.06% this morning as market participants refrained from making big bets ahead of a highly anticipated earnings report from AI darling Nvidia.

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Asian Stocks Mixed As U.S. Fed Hints At Rate Cuts

Asian stocks show mixed performance as U.S. markets surge on Fed rate cut expectations. Powell's dovish stance impacts global markets.

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