Futures tied to major US stock indexes moved higher in early trading, signaling that investors may be in a buying mood when markets open. The gains come after a period...

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The Bank of Japan left its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 1% at its latest policy meeting, a decision that aligned with what most market participants had expected. The hold...

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U.S. stocks climbed in recent trading, with a surge in technology shares driving major indexes higher. At the same time, the bond market sent a cautionary note, with yields reflecting...

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U.S. technology stocks rallied in recent trading, lifting the Nasdaq composite more than 1.5% while the broader market largely treaded water. The divergence underscores continued investor appetite for large-cap tech...

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U.S. equity futures climbed in early trading, with technology shares leading gains after a strong earnings report from a major software company helped ease nerves ahead of a closely watched...

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Futures tied to major U.S. stock indexes moved higher in early trading as investors positioned ahead of a closely watched jobs report whose release has been pushed back. The mood...

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Taiwan's central bank has challenged the narrative that its economy is splitting sharply between winners and losers, even as traditional industries face mounting pressure from both China and the United...

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A wave of U.S. tariffs is prompting emerging-market economies to deepen trade ties with one another, potentially accelerating a long-run shift in how global commerce is organized. For decades, the...

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A broad survey of economists points to persistently elevated inflation remaining a key challenge for the world economy in the months ahead, complicating the path for central banks weighing when...

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U.S. stocks posted a divided session, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average touching a fresh record while the Nasdaq slipped after weaker-than-expected jobs figures and a sharp drop in Tesla...

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