World Markets

‘Mr Yen’ says Japan may intervene if yen drops to 155

Japanese authorities may intervene if the yen sinks to 155 to 160 against the dollar, according to a former top…

Bank of Japan made a landmark rate pivot. Here’s what happens next

Neon advertisements in Osaka’s Dotonbori district in Japan Alexander Spatari | Moment | Getty Images Japan’s central bank on Tuesday…

South Korea plans to speed up reforms to boost shareholder returns

A currency dealer monitors exchange rates in a trading room at KEB Hana Bank in Seoul, South Korea. Jung Yeon-Je…

Blackrock, AIIB among backers of Asia-focused Seraya Partners Fund I

Wind turbine blades rotate in the tidal flat in Yancheng city, Jiangsu province, China, November 18, 2023. Nurphoto | Nurphoto…

Jamie Dimon says India optimism is ‘completely justified’

Jamie Dimon, chairman and chief executive officer of JPMorgan Chase & Co. Emily Elconin | Bloomberg | Getty Images LONDON…

Japanese yen weakness may force BOJ tightening sooner than expected

The Bank of Japan could be forced into hiking rates sooner than expected, if the Japanese yen weakens beyond 150…

G20 welcomes African Union as permanent member at Delhi leaders’ summit

Flags of participating countries are pictured inside the International media center at the venue of the G20 leaders’ summit, days…

India’s policy contradictions make it harder for investors to crack market

An undated editorial illustration of Indian rupee cash bills and a stock market indicator board. Javier Ghersi | Moment |…

China property developer Evergrande files for bankruptcy protection in US

A residential complex constructed by Evergrande in Huai’an, Jiangsu, China, on July 20, 2023. Future Publishing | Future Publishing |…

China is grappling with a ‘confidence crisis’, says economist

China has announced in the past week a series of measures aimed at boosting its economy ahead of a key…