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Stocks Muted Before the Open as Investors Await U.S. Economic Data and Fed Speak, Walmart Earnings on Tap

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU24) are up +0.01%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU24) are up +0.15% this morning as investors awaited a flurry of U.S. economic data, remarks from Federal Reserve officials, and an earnings report from retail giant Walmart.

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Stocks Rise Before the Open as Investors Await U.S. Economic Data and Fed Speak, Walmart Earnings on Tap

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU24) are up +0.11%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU24) are up +0.24% this morning as investors awaited a flurry of U.S. economic data, remarks from Federal Reserve officials, and an earnings report from retail giant Walmart.

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Trackhouse announces Moto2 title contender Ogura for 2025 MotoGP season

Trackhouse has signed Japanese youngster Ai Ogura to partner Raul Fernandez at its MotoGP team next year.

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Typhoon Ampil: Thousands evacuated and hundreds of flights cancelled as storm nears Tokyo

Country braces for seventh typhoon of the year

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Japanese PM Kishida Vows To Defend International Order

Japanese PM Kishida pledges peace on WWII anniversary but faces criticism for omitting wartime atrocities acknowledgment and ministers' visit to controvers...

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Typhoon Ampil Disrupts Japanese Railways And Airlines

Typhoon Ampil intensifies in the western Pacific, impacting Japanese railways and airlines during peak travel season. Japan braces for potential disruption...

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Kishida vows to push rules-based order as Japan's defense chief visits Yasukuni 79 years after WWII

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has vowed to step up his country’s effort to defend a rules-based international order in a solemn ceremony marking the 79th anniversary of Japan's defeat in World War II

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Japan's Economy Grows 3.1% In April-June Period

Japan's economy rebounds with 3.1% growth in Q2 driven by domestic demand and exports. Concerns over macro policies and upcoming leadership change.

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Asian Shares Rise After U.S. Inflation Update And Japan's Growth

Asian shares rise on positive U.S. inflation data and Japan's economic growth, with markets showing gains. Japan's economy grows at 3.1% annual rate in Apr...

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Japan Set To Lift 'Megaquake' Warning

Japan was set on Thursday to lift a week-old warning that a "megaquake" potentially causing colossal damage and loss of life could strike, the government said.

International Business Times

In Japan’s ageing countryside, some villages face extinction

Japan has an estimated 9 million abandoned homes as rural areas grapple with rapid population decline.

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Asian Stocks Follow Wall Street Climb

Asian markets mostly mirrored positive strides on Wall Street in early trade Thursday, as easing US consumer inflation buoyed hopes that a big interest rate cut was around the corner and economic growth in Japan outpaced expectations.

International Business Times

Asian shares trade higher after Wall Street rise and Japan GDP data show growth

Asian shares are trading mostly higher after the latest update on U.S. inflation came in almost exactly as economists expected, and data on Japan’s economy showed relatively healthy growth

The Independent UK

Anti-whaling activist Paul Watson to remain in detention in Greenland

American-Canadian anti-whaling activist Paul Watson will remain in custody pending a decision to potentially extradite him to Japan, a Greenland court ruled on Thursday. Watson was arrested in Greenland last month on an international arrest warrant and is facing charges related to a 2010 confrontation with Japanese whaling ships.

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Hideki Matsuyama Robbed at London Airport Along With His Coach and Caddie

The Japanese star was traveling after the Olympics; the bronze medal he won in Paris was not taken.

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Japanese Prime Minister Kishida To Step Down In September

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida steps aside from party leadership vote, setting the stage for a new leader amidst corruption scandals and declining s...

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Why Aflac's CEO chose the duck

Aflac is a family business and while part of the family may get you in the door, it won't keep you there.

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Japan's Prime Minister Kishida To Step Down Next Month

Japan's Prime Minister Kishida steps down, triggering LDP leadership election. Potential for first female PM. Opposition faces challenges.

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The Independent UK

Explainer: Japan's prime minister prepares to step down. Why, and what's next?

Japan’s embattled Prime Minister Fumio Kishida surprised the country Wednesday by announcing that he’ll step down when his party picks a new leader next month

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Logan Paul Denies Being Banned From Japan After Controversial Video.

Logan Paul addresses rumors of Japan ban post-suicide forest video, expresses interest in WWE role.

International Business Times

Japan PM Kishida, Once A Safe Pair Of Hands, Fumbles Top Job

Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was seen as a safe pair of hands when his party installed him three years ago, but he soon became a liability as scandals and inflation eroded his popularity.

The Conversation

Why did Japan’s prime minister decide to step down? And who might replace him?

In a surprise announcement, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said today he would step down as leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) next month, bringing his premiership to an early end.

International Business Times

Unpopular Japan PM Kishida To Step Down

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced Wednesday he will step aside next month, ending a three-year term plagued by low popularity ratings and a spluttering economy.

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Japan Issues First-Ever Megaquake Advisory After Powerful Quake

Japan's megaquake advisory raises concerns as the nation prepares for potential major seismic events in the Nankai Trough region.

Evening Standard

Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida says he will not run for re-election in surprise announcement

Fumio Kishida suffered dwindling support ratings that dipped below 20%

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