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%
MANILA, PHILIPPINES / MENA Newswire / – The Asian Development Bank cut its 2026 growth forecast for developing Asia and the Pacific to 4.9%. The...
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
EU lawmakers adopt flexible gas storage rules to stabilize prices and extend the EU scheme until 2027, lowering mandatory fill targets to 83% for winter...
UK inflation jumps to 3% as transport and food prices surge
UK inflation surged to 3% in January, surpassing forecasts, with rising transport and food costs fueling the increase, according to the Office for National Statistics....