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Japan economy minister says nation no longer in deflation, seeks investor rethink
Japan's Economy Minister Minoru Kiuchi speaks during a press conference in Tokyo, Japan, September 18, 2026.
Japan economy minister says nation no longer in deflation, seeks investor rethink
Japan's Economy Minister Minoru Kiuchi speaks during a press conference in Tokyo, Japan, September 18, 2026.
SoftBank junk bond sale raises stakes for CEO Son's all-in AI bet
Investors are concerned about the rapid increase in corporate borrowing rates and the potential for market overheating. SoftBank's promise to pay its highest-ever yields in a record $11 billion junk-bond offering highlights the pressure on CEO Masayoshi Son to secure returns on his all-in bet on AI amid concerns about possible overheating in the market.
Asia shares inch up as chip selloff eases; US CPI awaited
HONG KONG, Oct 14 (Reuters) - Asian shares edged higher on Wednesday as artificial intelligence-related stocks found some respite after a selloff, while gains were tempered by elevated oil prices and caution ahead of US inflation data later in the global day. MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan rose 0.8% after hitting a ten-week low in the previous session. Nasdaq futures strengthened 0.3% while European futures were 0.4% higher.
Dollar jumps, stocks and bonds dented by hot US inflation data
People walk under electronic screens displaying Japan's Nikkei share average, at a conference hall in Tokyo, Japan, August 19, 2026. REUTERS/Manami Yamada Reuters LONDON, Oct 14 (Reuters) - The dollar rallied, while US Treasury yields shot higher and stock futures fell on Wednesday, after data showed consumer inflation picked up more quickly than expected in the world's largest economy last month, firming up expectations for another rate rise as early as this month.
Stocks steady as chipmakers recover ahead of US inflation data
People walk under electronic screens displaying Japan's Nikkei share average, at a conference hall in Tokyo, Japan, August 19, 2026. REUTERS/Manami Yamada LONDON, Oct 14 (Reuters) - Global stocks rose on Wednesday, helped by a steadying in AI-related shares and government bonds, as investors kept volatility to a minimum ahead of US inflation data later in the day.
Dollar gains, Wall Street stocks fall after hot inflation data
People walk under electronic screens displaying Japan's Nikkei share average, at a conference hall in Tokyo, Japan, August 19, 2026. REUTERS/Manami Yamada NEW YORK/LONDON, Oct 14 (Reuters) - The dollar rose while Wall Street stocks fell on Wednesday after data showed US consumer prices rose more than expected last month, briefly reviving bets the Federal Reserve may raise interest rates, though a currency pullback later tempered those expectations.
Shares cautious in Asia as earnings loom, oil slips
A man walks past a stock quotation board showing the Nikkei stock prices outside a brokerage in Tokyo, Japan, June 16, 2026. REUTERS/Manami Yamada/File Photo SYDNEY, Oct 12 (Reuters) - Asian share markets got off to a cautious start on Monday as earnings season loomed as a challenge to sky-high tech valuations, while oil was choppy after strikes on shipping and airports in the Gulf.
Uniqlo owner's Western bet pays off as profit surges 32 per cent
Fast Retailing, the owner of Uniqlo, has recorded a 32 per cent boost in yearly profit fueled by soaring sales. The company has reached a key milestone as North America and Europe now outpace China in market size, addressing the challenges presented by declining sales in the Chinese market.
Tennis-Alcaraz sinks Lehecka to retain Japan Open crown
TOKYO, Oct 6 (Reuters) - Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz defeated unseeded Czech Jiri Lehecka 7-6(4) 6-4 in the Japan Open final on Tuesday to retain his title and continue his resurgence after a wrist injury. The title is Alcaraz's third of the year after the Australian Open and the Qatar Open, before the 23-year-old was sidelined for nearly five months and returned at the US Open in late August.
Asian shares fall after wild swings in bonds, FX; US jobs data looms
People walk under electronic screens displaying Japan's Nikkei share average, at a conference hall in Tokyo, Japan, August 19, 2026. REUTERS/Manami Yamada SYDNEY, Oct 2 (Reuters) - Asian shares fell on Friday as investors grappled with wild swings in bond and currency markets ahead of key US jobs data, while a widening US military buildup in the Gulf kept oil prices elevated and inflation risks alive.
Bank of Japan debated need for faster rate hikes, July minutes show
A man walks in front of the Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, September 16, 2026. REUTERS/Manami Yamada TOKYO, Sept 28 (Reuters) - Many Bank of Japan policymakers saw the need to focus on mounting inflation risks, with some calling for faster interest rate increases, minutes of their July meeting showed, cementing the case for further hikes to still-low borrowing costs.
Stocks slip in Asia as oil climbs, bonds retreat
A man cleans in front of a stock quotation board displaying the Nikkei share average outside a brokerage in Tokyo, Japan, September 18, 2026. REUTERS/Manami Yamada SYDNEY, Sept 28 (Reuters) - Share markets were mostly lower on Monday as oil prices popped higher again amid doubts the United States and Iran will reach a truce anytime soon, keeping bonds under pressure ahead of a week packed with economic news.
Tech rally boosts Asian stocks, dollar firms on rate-hike wagers
A person walks past a stock quotation board showing the Nikkei share average outside a brokerage in Tokyo, Japan, June 16, 2026. REUTERS/Manami Yamada SINGAPORE, Sept 22 (Reuters) - Technology stocks powered Asian markets higher on Tuesday as stalling oil prices lifted sentiment and investors pinned their hopes on US-Iran talks, while the dollar stood tall on bets that more interest rate hikes are needed to rein in inflation.
Yu Zidi, nageuse star à 13 ans : il est urgent de protéger les champions précoces
Le billet de Sabrina Champenois Le cas de Yu Zidi, jeune phénomène de la natation qui enchaîne les records, fait réagir les observateurs. Mais il n’est pas si rare. La figure des enfants prodiges fascine encore, mais quid de leur santé physique et mentale ? La médaillée d'or chinoise Zidi Yu après avoir remporté la finale du 200m quatre nages individuel féminin, aux Jeux Asiatiques 2026 à Tokyo, le 21 septembre 2026.
Stocks rise on AI optimism; lower oil helps bonds
A man walks past a stock quotation board showing the Nikkei stock prices outside a brokerage in Tokyo, Japan, June 16, 2026. REUTERS/Manami Yamada LONDON, Sept 21 (Reuters) - Global stocks rose on Monday, recovering some poise, as evidence of booming AI demand lifted tech shares and oil retreated on reports that more supply was leaving the Gulf than previously thought despite the ongoing conflict.
Las imágenes más impactantes de los Juegos Asiáticos de Aichi-Nagoya 2026
Los Juegos Asiáticos de Aichi-Nagoya 2026 representan el segundo evento multideportivo más grande del mundo luego de los Juegos Olímpicos. Esta prestigiosa competición nació en 1951 en Nueva Delhi y celebra actualmente su vigésima edición, desde el 19 de septiembre hasta el 4 de octubre en Japón. Participan 45 países, con una cifra récord de más de 11.000 atletas compitiendo en 43 deportes y cerca de 70 disciplinas. 20 de septiembre 2026, 09:23hs
Investors react to BOJ raising interest rates to 31-year high
Sept 18 (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan raised interest rates to a 31-year high of 1.25% on Friday in a widely expected move to forestall risks of inflation overshooting its 2% inflation target. At a two-day policy meeting that ended on Friday, the board decided by a 7-2 vote to raise its policy rate from 1%. "The rate hike itself was in line with market expectations, but the two dissenting votes came as a modest surprise, as only some market participants had anticipated them.
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