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Asian shares are mostly lower after US stocks retreat

Shares are mostly lower in Asia after Wall Street snapped a long streak of records

The Independent UK

Tokyo Stocks Hit New Record As Asian Markets Extend Global Rally

Japanese stocks hit another record Tuesday, building on the previous day's surge following the election of a pro-stimulus advocate to lead the country's ruling party, while gold also pushed to a new high amid the US government shutdown and French political upheaval.

International Business Times

Stocks Surge in Tokyo Following Election of Japan's First Female PM-Elect Takaichi

Japanese stocks jumped after Sanae Takaichi's election as LDP leader, sending the Nikkei to fresh highs and weakening the yen. Investors are betting on expanded fiscal stimulus and looser monetary policy under her era.

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Japan's central bank survey shows an improved outlook for manufacturers

A closely watched survey by Japan's central bank shows sentiment among large Japanese manufacturers improved for a second straight quarter, making an interest rate hike more likely

The Independent UK

Yen Futures' 93% Seasonal Sell-Off Meets Stock Market Rally: Ready for the Twist?

Q4 2025: Japanese Yen's seasonal weakness meets S&P 500's year-end strength. Inverse correlations are clear, but a yen rally could blindside. Prepared to trade the shift?

Barchart

Asian Markets Mixed As Bitcoin Surges To New High

Bitcoin hit a new peak during early Asian trading on Thursday, as the yen surged after the US Treasury Secretary said he expects Japan to hike interest rates.

International Business Times

Global Value: 3 Stocks Under $10 Riding a Weak Dollar

A weaker dollar and rate cut expectations continue to fuel interest in international value plays—these three under-$10 stocks could benefit

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Bank Of Japan Holds Rates, Says To Slow Bond Purchase Taper

The Bank of Japan kept interest rates unchanged Tuesday and said it would taper its purchase of government bonds at a slower pace amid concerns about the effect of trade uncertainty on the world's number four economy.

International Business Times

Japan Core Inflation Tops Forecasts As Rice Prices Almost Double

Japanese inflation spiked at a two-year high in April, data showed Friday, as rice prices almost doubled, turning focus on the central bank as it mulls more interest rate hikes amid Donald Trump's trade war.

International Business Times

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Reason

Bank Of Japan Holds Rates, Lowers Growth Forecasts

The Bank of Japan on Thursday left its key interest rate unchanged but revised down its growth forecasts, warning that US trade tariffs are fuelling economic uncertainty.

International Business Times

Markets Mixed As Geopolitics, Trade Wars Deplete Sentiment

The tepid start to the day followed tech-led losses on Wall Street, while an agreement between US President Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin that Russia would stop targeting Ukrainian energy was met with a shrug.

Latin Times

Asian Markets Mixed As Geopolitics, Trade Wars Deplete Sentiment

Asian markets were mixed and gold hit another record high Wednesday as trade war worries cast a shadow and geopolitical concerns returned to the fore.

International Business Times

Bank Of Japan Holds Rates, Warning Of Trade Uncertainty

The Bank of Japan left its key interest rate unchanged Wednesday in a widely expected move given the global economic uncertainty fuelled by US trade tariffs.

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International Business Times

Bank Of Japan Expected To Hold Rates

The Bank of Japan is widely expected to keep interest rates unchanged in a Wednesday policy decision, with analysts pointing to economic uncertainty fuelled by US trade tariffs.

International Business Times

Japan's Core Inflation Rate Hits 3.2% In January

Japanese inflation accelerated in January, further pressuring households as prices excluding fresh food rose 3.2 percent on-year, government data showed Friday.

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Japan's Economy Grows 2.8% In Q4, Exports Surge

Japan's economy grew by 2.8% in Q4 2024, impacting markets positively and hinting at potential interest rate hikes.

International Business Times

Japan 2024 Growth Slows Despite Stronger Fourth Quarter

Japan's economic growth slowed sharply last year, official data showed Monday, although the rate for the fourth quarter topped expectations.

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Nasdaq Futures Plunge as Alphabet and AMD Earnings Disappoint, U.S. ADP Jobs Report in Focus

March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH25) are trending down -0.91% this morning as disappointing results from Alphabet and Advanced Micro Devices weighed on sentiment.

Latin Times

Stock Markets Build On Trump Rally, Yen Climbs After BoJ Rate Hike

In a much-anticipated speech via video link at the Davos World Forum in Switzerland, Trump pushed for lower interest rates and said he would cut taxes for companies investing in the United States while imposing tariffs on those who do not.

International Business Times

Bank Of Japan Hikes Interest Rate To 17-year High, Signals More

The Bank of Japan hiked interest rates on Friday to their highest level in 17 years and signalled more were in the pipeline despite fears of turmoil under US President Donald Trump.

The Independent UK

Stock market today: Asian shares gain after S&P 500 climbs to a record and Bank of Japan raises rate

Asian shares have advanced after U.S. stocks rose to a record and the Bank of Japan raised its key lending rate

The Independent UK

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

International Business Times

Asian Markets Build On Trump Rally, Yen Steady Ahead Of BoJ

Asian markets rose Friday after a record day on Wall Street in response to Donald Trump's tax-cut pledge, while the yen weakened slightly ahead of an expected interest rate hike by the Bank of Japan later in the day.

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Stock Index Futures Climb on Trump Tariffs Report, U.S. PPI Data and Fed Speak in Focus

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH25) are up +0.49%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH25) are up +0.67% this morning as a report indicating the U.S. might take a gradual approach to hiking tariffs boosted sentiment, while investors awaited crucial producer inflation data and comments from Federal Reserve officials.

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