Marketmind: Markets turn risk-averse after bumper month
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole. Asia started Monday in hesitant fashion and has turned steadily grimmer, although there is no obvious catalyst for...
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Global equities head toward big monthly gain, dollar falls
By Chris Prentice and Naomi Rovnick NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) -Major Wall Street indexes notched weekly gains on Friday, as global equities drifted toward their biggest one-month rally...
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Japan core CPI inflation grows slightly less than expected in Oct
Investing.com-- Japanese core consumer inflation grew slightly below expectations in October as food prices eased, although the reading still remained well above the Bank of Japan’s target...
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Wall St closes higher, dollar rebounds heading into US holiday
By Stephen Culp NEW YORK (Reuters) -U.S. stocks ended higher on Wednesday, led by interest rate-sensitive megacaps, while the dollar bounced back from a 2-1/2-month low as economic data...
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US dollar at lowest since September, global stocks gain
By Chris Prentice and Wayne Cole NEW YORK/SYDNEY (Reuters) -The U.S. dollar dropped to its lowest in more than two months on Monday on expectations that U.S. interest rates have peaked,...
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Asian stocks cheered by China stimulus; Nikkei near 33-yr peak
Investing.com-- Most Asian stocks rose on Monday, tracking a rebound in Chinese markets on the promise of more government stimulus measures, while Japan’s Nikkei 225 briefly hit an over...
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Stocks steady, bonds in euphoric mood on bets of peak rates
By Koh Gui Qing and Dhara Ranasinghe NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) -World stocks steadied near two-month peaks on Friday and Treasury yields briefly touched two-month lows as investors held...
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Warren Buffett's stamp of approval helps Japan's Mitsubishi shed conglomerate stigma
By Anton Bridge and Miho Uranaka TOKYO (Reuters) -Warren Buffett's vote of confidence in Japanese trading houses is helping Mitsubishi Corp overcome long-held investor wariness about its...
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Marketmind: Markets buoyant, but weekend fade looms
By Jamie McGeever(Reuters) - A look at the day ahead in Asian markets from Jamie McGeever, financial markets columnist.Asian markets are poised to round off a positive week on a more subdued...
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World stocks scale 2-month high, boosted by rate cuts bets
By Koh Gui Qing and Danilo Masoni NEW YORK/MILAN (Reuters) - World shares extended gains on Wednesday and the dollar stemmed losses as expectations of an end to a global rate hike cycle...
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Nikkei surpasses 33,000 on U.S. Fed policy speculation
Japan's stock market witnessed a significant rally today as the Nikkei share average soared past the 33,000 threshold for the first time in nearly two months. The surge was fueled by strong...
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Japan Q3 GDP shrinks more than expected as sticky inflation weighs
Investing.com-- The Japanese economy shrank more than expected in the third quarter as sticky inflation and a weak yen dented private spending, while demand in the country’s biggest export...
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Asian stocks creep higher ahead of US CPI data, China lags
Investing.com-- Most Asian stocks rose slightly on Tuesday, recovering a measure of recent losses as investors hunkered down before key U.S. inflation data, while Chinese markets lagged...
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Half of Japanese firms see earnings risks from Israel-Hamas conflict: Reuters poll
By Daniel LeussinkTOKYO (Reuters) - Almost half of Japanese companies see the conflict between Israel and Palestinian militants Hamas potentially hitting their earnings, citing concerns...
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Tokyo stocks rally following steady US Federal Reserve interest rates
Today, Tokyo's stock market responded positively to the US Federal Reserve's unchanged interest rates, leading to an increase in Wall Street buying. The benchmark index ascended to 31,949.89...
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Marketmind: Fed relief to juice risk appetite
By Jamie McGeever (Reuters) - A look at the day ahead in Asian markets from Jamie McGeever, financial markets columnist. Asian markets are set to open higher on Thursday, lifted by Wall...
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Bank of Japan's policy shift spurs Nikkei 225, mixed reactions in global markets
In a significant policy shift, the Bank of Japan has eliminated its 10-year bond yield ceiling of 1%, a move reminiscent of the Alan Greenspan era. This decision has challenged the central...
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Asian markets rally as Wall Street recovers; eyes on Federal Reserve
Asian stock markets witnessed an uptick on Wednesday, following Wall Street's recovery from its third consecutive monthly drop since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Investors worldwide...
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Analysis-Japan unshackles its sliding bond market
By Rae Wee and Brigid Riley SINGAPORE/TOKYO (Reuters) - One of the last anchors for global bond markets was being hauled in on Tuesday, as the Bank of Japan announced a new degree of...
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BOJ relaxes grip on rates as end to yield control looms
By Leika Kihara and Tetsushi Kajimoto TOKYO (Reuters) -The Bank of Japan further loosened its grip on long-term interest rates by tweaking its bond yield control policy again on Tuesday,...
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BOJ modifies bond yield control, re-defines long-term rate cap
(Reuters) - The Bank of Japan further loosened its grip on long-term interest rates by tweaking its bond yield control policy on Tuesday, taking another step towards ending its massive...
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S&P 500 enters correction territory, FTSE 100 expected to rebound
The S&P 500 has entered correction territory following a substantial 10% fall since late July, largely attributed to poor performance in the energy sector. Exxon Mobil (NYSE:NYSE:XOM)...
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BOJ preview: YCC tweak on the cards amid sticky inflation, high yields
Investing.com-- Analysts expect the Bank of Japan to potentially further tweak its yield curve control (YCC) policy when it meets on Tuesday after recent data showed an uptick in Japanese...
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Asian stocks sink before packed week; Nikkei hit by pre-BOJ jitters
Investing.com-- Most Asian stocks fell on Monday as investors hunkered down for a data-heavy week headlined by the Federal Reserve, while uncertainty before a Bank of Japan meeting weighed...
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Stocks drag despite tech lift as inflation lingers
By Lawrence Delevingne (Reuters) -Global shares struggled on Friday despite a lift from technology giants, while benchmark Treasury yields and the dollar saw little change as data confirmed...
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Tokyo CPI inflation up more than expected in Oct as BOJ meeting looms
Investing.com-- Inflation in Japan’s capital grew more than expected in October, coming just a few days before a Bank of Japan meeting where investors expect more signals on a potential...
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Asian stocks slide tracking US tech rout, Nikkei down 2%
Investing.com-- Most Asian stocks fell sharply on Thursday with regional technology stocks tracking overnight declines in their U.S. peers, while a spike in bond yields and uncertainty over...
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Asia-Pacific stocks on the rise, Lenovo Group and Japan's Nikkei 225 lead the surge
Asia-Pacific stocks recorded a mostly positive performance today, led by significant gains in Japan's Nikkei 225 and Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index. The Nikkei 225 and Hang Seng Index rose by...
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Nikkei and ASX 200 see modest gains amid easing US recession fears
The Nikkei 225 and ASX 200 indices registered modest gains on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, as easing US economic recession fears and a pullback in 10-year US Treasury yields from a high of...
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Asia-Pacific stocks rise, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index falls
Today, the majority of Asia-Pacific stock markets experienced an uptick, with the exception of Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index which fell by 1.1% to 16,991.53. On the other hand, Japan's Nikkei...
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Stocks mixed as Wall St eyes elevated Treasury yields, earnings
By Lawrence Delevingne and Herbert Lash (Reuters) -The benchmark U.S. Treasury yield on Monday pulled back after crossing 5% - a 16-year high - but stock indices were mixed and oil slipped...
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Rising yields may pressure BOJ to consider raising newly set cap
By Leika KiharaTOKYO (Reuters) - A recent surge in global interest rates is heightening pressure on the Bank of Japan to change its bond yield control next week, with a hike to an existing...
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Wall Street notches weekly loss as benchmark US bond yield eases
By Stephen Culp NEW YORK (Reuters) - Wall Street ended lower on Friday as investors closed the book on a week marked with mixed earnings, warnings of possible further interest rate hikes...
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Japan CPI inflation beats estimates in Sept, core CPI remains sticky
Investing.com-- Japanese consumer inflation grew slightly more than expected in September as food prices remained elevated, while a core inflation reading that is closely watched by the Bank...
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Asian stocks slide as rising yields batter tech, Fed chair awaited
Investing.com-- Most Asian stocks tumbled on Thursday, with technology-heavy indexes bearing heavy losses tracking a spike in bond yields, while anticipation of a speech from Federal Reserve...
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Wall St ends mixed, US Treasury yields spike on robust data, solid earnings
By Stephen Culp NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Nasdaq dipped and benchmark U.S. Treasury yields surged on Tuesday as robust economic data and strong third-quarter earnings suggested the Federal...
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BoJ's equity ETF purchases may be diluted by stock lending
The Bank of Japan (BoJ) has been purchasing domestic equity exchange-traded funds (ETFs) since 2010 as part of its strategy to combat deflation. This policy has led to the BoJ accumulating...
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Marketmind: Stocks ease in nervous Gaza wait
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Kevin BucklandA nervous watch has gripped markets as Israel prepares to roll troops into Gaza and worries mount that the conflict...
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Asian stocks weak as Middle East tensions persist, Nikkei tumbles
Investing.com-- Most Asian stocks retreated on Monday as concerns over the Israel-Hamas war kept risk sentiment weak, with Japan’s Nikkei index leading losses amid jitters before key...
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Oil, Treasuries, gold prices jump amid Mideast fears
By Caroline Valetkevitch NEW YORK (Reuters) - Oil, U.S. Treasuries and gold prices rose on Friday, with crude soaring nearly 6%, on safe-haven buying driven by the escalating Middle East...
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Hang Seng and Nikkei 225 Indices Rise, FTSE Straits Times Index Falls
On Wednesday, Asian markets witnessed mixed performances with Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index and Japan's Nikkei 225 Index experiencing growth, while Singapore's FTSE Straits Times Index...
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Asian markets rebound amid easing Israel-Hamas conflict and dovish Fed signals
Asian markets traded on a strong note on Tuesday, led by a resurgence in Japan and South Korea after returning from holidays, and bolstered by diminishing concerns over an extended...
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Oil, gold jump on Middle East conflict; US stocks end higher
By Caroline Valetkevitch NEW YORK (Reuters) - Oil prices jumped more than 4%, gold gained and the safe-haven U.S. dollar edged up against the euro on Monday as military clashes between...
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Marketmind: Oil jumps as Middle East strife shakes markets
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole.Asian action has been dominated by news from Israel, with the usual safe-haven suspects getting a bid. With one war...
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Asian equity markets experience relief amid bond rout
Asian equity markets experienced a wave of relief following a bond rout on Thursday, October 5, 2023. This was notably reflected in the performance of Japan's Nikkei index, which rallied by...
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Singapore shares dip amid broader regional losses
Singapore shares closed lower on Tuesday, mirroring a trend seen across most regional markets. The Straits Times Index (STI) fell 0.5 percent or 16.51 points to 3,192.35, with losers...
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Global stock index dips while bond yields, dollar climb
By Sinéad Carew NEW YORK (Reuters) - MSCI's global index of stocks kicked off fourth-quarter trading with a decline as U.S. Treasury yields and the dollar rose while investors worried that...
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