In a week marked by volatile earnings reports and mixed economic signals, global markets have shown considerable fluctuations, with major indices like the Nasdaq Composite and S&P MidCap 400 experiencing sharp highs followed by declines. Amidst this backdrop of uncertainty, dividend stocks present a compelling option for investors seeking stability and income, as they can…
This week, China confirmed that it has carried out its first dual aircraft carrier operation, while an American aircraft carrier was conducting exercises in the Western Pacific Ocean. The unprecedented Chinese military operation was conducted in the contested waters of the South China Sea and involved two carrier strike groups, led by the country’s first…
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HONG KONG (AP) — Asian markets were mixed on Wednesday with Japan’s benchmark index gaining more than 1% after a rally in technology stocks propelled the Nasdaq composite to a record high. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng was down 1.3% to 20,438.54 and the Shanghai Composite index dropped 0.6% to 3,267.42. In Tokyo, the Nikkei 225…
Australia to increase missile defence and long-range strike capability as the Asia Pacific region enters the ‘missile age’. Australia will increase its missile defence capability after China’s test of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) in the South Pacific raised “significant concerns” and as the Asia Pacific region enters a “missile age”. Australia plans to increase…
By Rae Wee SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Asia shares eased on Wednesday on the back of weakness in China, as investors brace for a tightly contested U.S. election that could have huge ramifications for the world’s second-largest economy, even as Beijing tries to shore up growth. Gold rose to an all-time high as jitters over the…
Welcome to our guide to the energy and commodities markets powering the global economy. Today, reporter Dan Murtaugh explains China’s rising electricity demand and what that means for its green goals. Meanwhile, US tax breaks are funding China’s dominance in solar. To get this newsletter in your inbox, you can sign up here. Surging Chinese…
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s ruling party and its junior partner lost their majority in Sunday’s parliamentary election. The loss, much bigger than expected, is bad news for a leader who’s only been in power for a month. It’s largely a reflection of voters’ anger at the repeated financial scandals that have…
Tokyo, Japan Jackyenjoyphotography | Moment | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed in spite of gains on Wall Street as investors looked toward a slate of megacap technology earnings to keep propelling the Nasdaq Composite to new heights this week. Japan’s Nikkei 225 added 0.68%, extending gains from the day before. This comes after the ruling Liberal…
Japan risks entering a renewed phase of policy stasis just as the world prepares for the possible return of Donald Trump to the White House — and the pressure that would bring on key US allies. An election on Sunday left Japan without a clear winner for the first time since the 1990s, all but…