Asian shares advanced Friday after U.S. stocks rose to a record and the Bank of Japan raised its key lending rate. U.S.

The Bank of Japan delivered a widely expected 25 basis point hike to its key lending rate on Friday, bringing the overnight call rate to the highest since 2008 and putting pressure on the dollar. The ...

For some economists, the latest move was too completely priced in, begging the question of how explicitly the BOJ intends to ...

The Bank of Japan hiked interest rates to 0.5%, the highest level since October 2008, and pledged to raise rates further if the economy and inflation continue in line with projections. The bank’s ...

S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH25) are trending down -0.21% this morning, taking a breather after the benchmark index scaled a ...

Asian stock markets turned in a choppy Friday after Japan's central bank tightened monetary policy, but US President Donald Trump delivered relatively positive commentary regarding China at the World ...

Tech stocks lead gains in Hang Seng and Nikkei 225, fueled by Beijing stimulus, Trump’s tariff shift, and Fed rate cut hopes ...

The NIKKEI 225 Index is up 1480.52 points or 3.85% this week to 39931.98 --Largest one-week point and percentage gain since the week ending Dec. 27, 2024 --Today it is down 26.89 points or 0.07% ...

CHINESE firms are attracting investors with increased dividends and buybacks, spurred by a policy push for corporate ...