Japan's Economy Shows Fresh Strength, but Weak Yen and Falling Stocks Reveal a Divided Market
Japan's retail sales rose 5.3% in May, boosting BOJ rate-hike expectations as bond yields climbed, while the yen stayed near a 40-year low and stocks
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Asian Stocks Retreat as Tech Selloff Weighs on Hong Kong and South Korea
Hong Kong and South Korean equities fell sharply as renewed weakness in global technology stocks and AI-related shares weighed on investor sentiment.
South Korean Stocks Plunge 10% as Global Tech Selloff Hits Semiconductor Giants
South Korea's KOSPI plunged nearly 10% as a global technology selloff battered semiconductor stocks and triggered heavy foreign selling.
Keir Starmer Announces Resignation as UK Prime Minister, Opening Door to Fifth British Leader Since 2022
Keir Starmer announced his resignation as UK prime minister, triggering a Labour leadership contest and paving the way for Britain's fifth leader
Germany Considers Landmark Pension Reform Linking Retirement Savings to Capital Markets
Germany is weighing a major pension overhaul that would invest retirement savings in capital markets, tighten early retirement rules
German Inflation Hits Three-Year High as DAX Rallies and ECB Rate Bets Build
German producer inflation hit a three-year high as the DAX rallied and rising Bund yields reinforced expectations of further ECB rate hikes.
Japan Stocks Surge to Record Highs as US-Iran Peace Deal Eases Energy Concerns
Japan's Nikkei and Topix hit record highs as the US-Iran peace deal eased energy concerns and boosted financial and tech stocks.
German Investor Sentiment Turns Positive as Lower Energy Risks Lift Confidence
Germany's ZEW investor sentiment index returned to positive territory in June as easing energy and inflation concerns improved expectations for Europe
China Exports Jump 19.4% to Record High as AI and Semiconductor Demand Fuels Trade Growth
imports climbed 27.4% to $271.35 billion, underscoring the resilience of the world's second-largest economy despite rising energy costs
China oil and gas imports fall as Hormuz disruption tightens energy flows and reshapes supply access
China's oil and gas imports fell in March due to Gulf disruptions, highlighting rising supply risks and a shift to prioritize domestic energy security
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