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Japan's Nikkei jumps on weaker yen, renewed AI optimism
By Rocky Swift TOKYO, Dec 22 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average jumped for a second day on Monday, buoyed by a weaker yen and renewed enthusiasm over artificial intelligence (AI) investments.The Nikkei 225 Index .N225 soared 2% to 50,480.76 by the midday break, after a 1% gain on Friday...
Mon, Dec 22
Japan eyes $7 trillion household savings pile for fresh bond demand
Retail JGB sales jump in 2025 to their highest since 2007Finance ministry expanding scope of retail bondsInvestment trusts for 30-year JGBs launched as yields surgedBy Makiko Yamazaki and Junko Fujita TOKYO, Dec 22 (Reuters) - Japan is looking to the country's $7 trillion household savings ho...
Mon, Dec 22
Gold breaks $4,400 for first time on Fed rate-cut bets, silver hits new high
Gold hits all-time high of $4,400.29/0zSilver hits record high of $69.44/ozPlatinum hits over 17-year highPalladium hits near three-year highBy Sherin Elizabeth VargheseDec 22 (Reuters) - Gold jumped past the $4,400-per-ounce level for the first time on Monday, riding on growing expectations of furt
Mon, Dec 22
Yen wallows near record lows on cautious BOJ stance despite intervention warnings
Japan officials say ready to "take appropriate actions" on yenYen sank to record low vs Swiss franc, near record low to euroYen bears emboldened by lack of hawkish signals from BOJ chiefBy Kevin Buckland TOKYO, Dec 22 (Reuters) - The yen languished near record lows to the euro and Swiss f...
Mon, Dec 22
BREAKINGVIEWS-The Week in Breakingviews: What we learned in 2025
By Peter Thal Larsen LONDON, Dec 21 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Welcome back! At Breakingviews we prefer to look forward rather than back. But in this edition, the last of 2025, I’ll recap some of the key insights from the past 12 months. Thank you for reading. I hope you have a peaceful festive se...
Mon, Dec 22
Nvidia up; US launches review of co's chip sales to China, sources say
Shares of chipmaker Nvidia NVDA.O up 1.5% at $176.72 premarketUS launches review that could result in the first shipments to China of NVDA's second-most powerful chips, Reuters reports, citing sourcesTrump had said earlier this month he would allow sales of co's H200 chips to China, with the...
Fri, Dec 19
ECB policymakers not yet ready to take rate cut off the table
Markets see steady rates in 2026Policymakers warn about large growth, inflation risksSome still see downside risks FRANKFURT, Dec 19 (Reuters) - European Central Bank policymakers warned on Friday about oversized risks around their latest economic projections, making the case for caution in setti
Fri, Dec 19
CoreWeave to join US Department of Energy's Genesis mission, shares rise
Shares of cloud infrastructure firm CoreWeave CRWV.O up 5.9% at $71.75 premarketCRWV to join U.S. Department of Energy's Genesis MissionGenesis Mission aims to accelerate discovery science, strengthen national security, and advance U.S. energy innovation through AI and supercomputingCoreWeave to...
Fri, Dec 19
Futures edge higher on tech rebound, Nike slumps on China pain
Futures: S&P up 0.2%, Nasdaq up 0.4%, Dow flat Dec 19 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures edged higher on Friday, as technology shares extended their rebound from a selloff earlier this week, while Nike tumbled after weak China sales weighed on its quarterly results.Nike shares NKE.N slumpe...
Fri, Dec 19
Yen creeps closer to intervention zone after BOJ rate decision
SINGAPORE/LONDON, Dec 19 (Reuters) - The yen fell sharply on Friday as traders drove it towards levels that could trigger official buying after the Bank of Japan raised rates but did not offer much of a hint over future hikes.
Fri, Dec 19
China's ByteDance agrees deal to hand control of TikTok US app to new joint venture
ByteDance retains 19.9% stake in new joint ventureOracle, Silver Lake, MGX among the major investorsDeal aims to address national security concerns, ensures US data protection, TikTok saysBy David Shepardson WASHINGTON/HONG KONG, Dec 19 (Reuters) - TikTok's Chinese owner, ByteDance, on Thursd...
Fri, Dec 19
Japan holds economic view steady in monthly report
TOKYO, Dec 19 (Reuters) - The Japanese government revised down its view on public investment but largely kept its overall outlook on the economy intact in a monthly report published on Friday.In its monthly economic assessment, the government reiterated a cautiously optimistic view that the world
Fri, Dec 19
US launches review of advanced Nvidia AI chip sales to China, sources say
Trump administration move could pave way for Nvidia H200 chip sales to ChinaCommerce Department sends license applications for interagency reviewConcerns remain over chips boosting China's military and AI capabilitiesBy Alexandra Alper WASHINGTON, Dec 18 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trum...
Fri, Dec 19
Nike’s China conundrum deepens as turnaround stagnates
Nike's China sales decline for sixth consecutive quarterCEO Hill admits need to reset China strategyCompetition from domestic brands Anta and Li-Ning intensifiesNike's stock down 13% this year, facing fourth consecutive annual declineBy Nicholas P. Brown and Juveria Tabassum Dec 18 (Reute...
Fri, Dec 19
Japan's 10-year bond yield hits 1999 high as BOJ hikes rates; tech leads Nikkei rally
TOKYO, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Japan's 10-year government bond yield jumped to a 26-year peak on Friday after the Bank of Japan raised interest rates to a three-decade high and signalled more policy tightening.The Nikkei share average .N225 rose, led by gains in artificial intell...
Fri, Dec 19
Yen slips after BOJ raises rates in widely anticipated move
BOJ raises rates as expected, yen easesFocus turns to BOJ Governor Ueda's press conference at 0630 GMTEuro under pressure on lack of ECB outlookBoE cut much closer run than market expected; sterling steadyBy Tom Westbrook SINGAPORE, Dec 19 (Reuters) - The yen fell slightly on Friday after the...
Fri, Dec 19
Japan's Nikkei gains, JGB futures rise ahead of expected BOJ rate hike
Japan's Nikkei share average advanced on Friday and Japanese government bond futures rose ahead of a Bank of Japan policy decision, with markets widely expecting an interest rate hike later in the day.
Fri, Dec 19
Trump signs order to ease US marijuana regulations, sparking industry hopes
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an order directing the loosening of federal regulations on marijuana, a move that could further reverse decades of tough-on-weed policy.
Fri, Dec 19
Asia stocks join Wall St rally, brace for BOJ hike
Asian share markets rebounded on Friday as a turnaround in tech lifted Wall Street, leaving investors counting down to a likely hike in interest rates from the Bank of Japan that could cause waves for currencies and bonds.
Fri, Dec 19
Nike fails to contain margin bleed amid tariffs, turnaround, as shares fall
Nike NKE.N on Thursday reported a drop in gross margins for the second consecutive quarter, as poor sales in China and efforts to reset its product mix continued to vex the struggling sportswear giant, sending shares down 10%.
Fri, Dec 19
