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The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2025

Stocks Set to Open Higher as Fed Rate-Cut Expectations Rise, U.S. Inflation Data Awaited

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU25) are up +0.26%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU25) are up +0.34% this morning, pointing to a higher open on Wall Street as investors boosted their expectations for how much the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates this year.

Barchart · Sep 8, 2025

Who could replace Shigeru Ishiba as Japan’s prime minister?

The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) faces critical leadership contest

The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2025

Asian shares rise after Japan's prime minister resigns

Asian shares are mostly higher with Japan’s benchmark rising after Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced he was stepping down

The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2025

Japan's economy grew at faster rate in fiscal Q1 than initially thought on healthy consumer spending

Japan’s economy expanded at a stronger rate in the fiscal first quarter than previously estimated, despite worries about U.S. tariffs and domestic political uncertainty, according to government data

The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2025

Asian Shares Rise As Japan Politics Weigh On Yen

Asian markets rose on Monday, with Tokyo up nearly two percent after Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's decision to resign pushed down the value of the yen.

International Business Times · Sep 8, 2025

Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba Resigns, Hopes Trump Trade Deal Will Be Executed By His Successor

Shigeru Ishiba, Japan’s Prime Minister, has stepped down following substantial election setbacks. This development comes at a pivotal moment for Japan’s economy, which ranks as the fourth-largest globally.

Benzinga · Sep 8, 2025

'Geek' Shigeru Ishiba Quits Dream Job As Japan PM

Shigeru Ishiba likes the nitty-gritty of policy and geeky pursuit of making military models, but his dream job as Japanese prime minister crumbled Sunday.

International Business Times · Sep 7, 2025

Japan’s PM Shigeru Ishiba steps down after a defeat in July’s parliamentary vote

Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced Sunday he steps down following growing calls from his party to take responsibility for a historic defeat in July’s parliamentary election.

Euronews · Sep 7, 2025

Japan PM Shigeru Ishiba Resigns After Crushing Defeat and Gift Scandal Fallout

Shigeru Ishiba's exit triggers a contest to lead Japan's ruling LDP, amid scandals, economic pressures and questions over the country's political future.

International Business Times UK · Sep 7, 2025