Japan posts 536.6 billion yen trade deficit in September
– Japan recorded a trade deficit of 536.6 billion yen in September as imports grew faster than exports, preliminary data from the Ministry of Finance...
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Gold prices decline on Federal Reserve rate decision in trading
Bullion faced renewed selling pressure across international trading desks as global commodity markets digested a quarter-point interest rate hike by the U.S. Federal Reserve. Spot...
Gold stays above $4,400 before US inflation releases
Gold prices edged higher on Thursday as a softer U.S. dollar supported bullion before fresh U.S. inflation data. Spot gold rose 0.3% to $4,414.28 an...
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...
Gold clears $4,400 while US inflation data takes focus
Gold advanced for a third consecutive session on Tuesday as bullion extended its rebound from last week. Spot gold gained 1% to $4,432.74 an ounce...
Gold prices fall on strong dollar ahead of central bank meeting
Precious metal values declined during Tuesday trading sessions as a stronger United States dollar increased purchasing costs for international buyers while financial institutions awaited the...
Gold falls below $4,000 after oil prices jump
Gold dropped about 3% on Monday, July 13, falling below $4,000 an ounce as oil prices surged and expectations for higher U.S. interest rates strengthened....
China pledges tech support, trade balance and market reforms
BEIJING: China’s top economic and financial officials pledged expanded support for technology firms, a push toward more balanced trade and deeper capital market reforms during a news conference...
Bank of Korea holds 2.5% rate and rolls out dot plot
SEOUL: South Korea’s central bank kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 2.50% on Thursday, maintaining the Base Rate as policymakers balanced a steady inflation backdrop with improving...
Bank of Japan lifts rates to highest level in 30 years
TOKYO, December 20, 2025: The Bank of Japan on Friday raised its benchmark interest rate to the highest level in three decades, marking another milestone in...