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Asia-Pacific markets set for lower open as banking and trade fears take hold on Wall Street
Activity on Elizabeth Street (at the intersection of Bourke St Mall), Melbourne on a cloudy day. Charlie Rogers | Moment | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets were set for a weaker open Friday, tracking losses on Wall Street as fears over the banking sector and trade tensions intensified. Shares of regional banks and investment bank Jefferies tumbled on […]
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Asia-Pacific markets rise, tracking Wall Street gains on strong bank earnings
Australia, Victoria, Melbourne, buildings on bank of Yarra river Peter Adams | Stone | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets rose Thursday, tracking Wall Street gains on strong bank earnings in a volatile trading session. Investors have been on edge in recent days as global trade tensions have escalated. The Cboe Volatility Index (VIX), known to many as […]
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Asia-Pacific markets trade mixed as China port fees on U.S. ships set to kick in
SHANGHAI, CHINA – JUNE 08: Aerial view of skyscrapers standing at the Lujiazui Financial District at sunrise on June 8, 2022 in Shanghai, China. Vcg | Visual China Group | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed Tuesday, breaking ranks with Wall Street that soared after U.S. President Donald Trump softened his stance on China. Following […]
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Will Takaichi’s ‘Abenomics’ weaken the yen and raise the ire of Trump?
The late Shinzo Abe (L) and Sanae Takaichi (R) at a science and technology innovation conference in Tokyo on October 22, 2014. Toshifumi Kitamura | Afp | Getty Images For years, U.S. President Donald Trump has accused Japan of engaging in “unfair trade practices” — a criticism that dates back to his days as a […]
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SoftBank shares soar 13% after it agrees to buy ABB robotics unit for $5.4 billion
Shares of SoftBank jumped as much as 13% Thursday, hours after the Japanese giant announced a deal to buy the robotics division of Swiss engineering firm ABB for $5.4 billion, further advancing SoftBank’s AI footprint. The deal, which is subject to regulatory approval globally, means ABB will no longer look to spin off its robotics business as […]
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Asia markets trade mixed after World Bank raises regional growth forecast
In 2025, the median rent for a 1-bedroom in Hong Kong is $2,421. Nikada | E+ | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed Wednesday, breaking ranks from Wall Street losses, after the World Bank raised the region’s growth forecast Tuesday. That comes after a summer that saw U.S. tariff-led uncertainty rock the global economy. Japan’s benchmark […]
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European stocks edge higher as French crisis weighs on sentiment; Gucci-owner Kering up 6%
LONDON — European stocks were higher on Tuesday afternoon, with all eyes on France after the resignation of Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu plunged the country into a fresh political crisis. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index was up 0.2% by 12:10 p.m. in London (7:10 a.m. ET), with most sectors and major bourses in positive territory. […]
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Asia-Pacific markets set to open mixed, following Wall Street gains on AMD rally
Aerial view by drone of Tokyo Cityscape with Tokyo Sky Tree visible in Tokyo city, Japan on sunrise. pongnathee kluaythong | Moment | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets were set to open mostly higher Tuesday, tracking Wall Street gains on a tech rally fueled by the massive deal between OpenAI and AMD, in one of the […]
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European markets set to kick off Monday on a flat note, after record highs last week
The City of London financial district at sunrise. Alexander Spatari | Moment | Getty Images LONDON — European stocks are expected to open in flat territory on Monday as regional markets look for momentum after a series of positive sessions last week. The U.K.’s FTSE index, Germany’s DAX, France’s CAC 40 and Italy’s FTSE MIB are […]
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Japan stocks hit record high after ruling party picks pro-stimulus Sanae Takaichi
Sanae Takaichi, newly-elected leader of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), speaks during a news conference at the party’s headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025. Japan’s ruling party elected right-leaning Takaichi as its first female leader today, in a vote that is also likely to determine who will become Japan’s next prime minister. […]
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