Nikkei drops as Japan bond yields hit three-decade highs
Japanese stocks came under sharp pressure Monday as the Nikkei 225 dropped nearly 2% in early trading. The benchmark fell 1.97% to 65,096.63 and later...
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ADB cuts Asia Pacific 2026 growth forecast to 4.9%
The Asian Development Bank cut its 2026 growth forecast for developing Asia and the Pacific to 4.9%. The bank cited prolonged global energy disruption and...
Nikkei falls as caution returns to Tokyo stocks
TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average fell on Thursday as investors pulled back after a powerful relief rally, with renewed concern over Middle East tensions and higher oil prices...
EU Parliament backs lower gas fill target to curb costs
The European Parliament’s Industry, Research and Energy Committee has adopted a draft law to extend and revise the European Union’s gas storage framework, introducing more...
UK inflation jumps to 3% as transport and food prices surge
The United Kingdom's inflation rate rose to 3% in January, surpassing analyst expectations of 2.8%, according to data released by the Office for National Statistics...