A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Gregor Stuart Hunter It turns out Nvidia’s earnings could only smother the blaze on markets for so long. Sign up here. Stock markets are tumbling again after a renewed selloff in tech shares on Wall Street on Thursday, and even though there were…
TAIPEI, Nov 20 (Reuters) – Taiwan President Lai Ching-te showed his support for Japan on Thursday with a lunch of Japanese-sourced sushi, after China indicated it would halt all imports of the country’s seafood in an escalating dispute over the Chinese-claimed island. Tensions between the two countries ignited after new Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi…
SEOUL, Nov 19 (Reuters) – South Korea plans to unveil incentives for long-term stock investors, while making efforts to ensure foreign exchange stability, its finance minister said on Wednesday. Since taking office in June, the administration of President Lee Jae Myung has vowed various reforms to boost the domestic stock market, driving a rally in…
FTSE 100, FTSE 250 fall over 1% Banks decline for second straight session Ocado slumps as US partner Kroger closes robotic warehouses Imperial Brands rises after beating profit forecast Nov 18 (Reuters) – London stocks fell on Tuesday with financials extending losses, while global markets remained wary as fading hopes of a Federal Reserve interest…
Stocks fall as investors await U.S. economic data Japan’s PM Takaichi to meet BOJ governor as markets speculate on rates Fed rate-cut expectations decrease despite U.S. economic weakness SYDNEY, Nov 18 (Reuters) – Asian stocks slid in early trade on Tuesday, as financial markets waited on a rush of key U.S economic data delayed by…
BEIJING, Nov 17 (Reuters) – China defence ministry said on Monday it has lodged representations with the United States over its arms sale to Taiwan, vowing to take “all necessary” measures to defend national sovereignty and territorial integrity. “We urge the U.S. side to immediately stop its egregious practice of arming Taiwan and avoid undermining…
Moves comes amid concerns over AI spending Buffett previously regretted missing out on Google investment Alphabet shares have climbed 46% YTD Nov 17 (Reuters) – Alphabet’s (GOOGL.O), opens new tab shares rose 5.2% on Monday after Berkshire Hathaway (BRKa.N), opens new tab disclosed a stake in the tech giant, marking what could be one of…
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook U.S. economic data starts flowing again on Monday, with construction spending figures for August. September jobs data is due on Thursday. Sign up here. More up-to-date labour and price figures are not due until next month and concern over the data’s…
US jobs, Nvidia earnings headline week ahead Japan economy contracts on US tariff hit; Nikkei flat Dollar up slightly vs euro SINGAPORE, Nov 17 (Reuters) – Asia’s stock markets struck a cautious tone on Monday as traders looked ahead to a week of corporate earnings and catch-up U.S. data, with the focus on the interest…
TOKYO, Nov 16 (Reuters) – The Japanese public is divided on whether Japan should exercise its right to collective self-defence if China attacks Taiwan, a Kyodo news agency poll found on Sunday., opens new tab The survey found 48.8% in favour and 44.2% against, while 60.4% backed Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s plan to beef…