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Asian stocks muted, yen softer ahead of BOJ decision

By Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Asian stocks were subdued on Wednesday and gold hovered near record highs as economic worries and a shifting geopolitical landscape kept risk appetite in check, while the yen was a tad softer ahead of the Bank of …

Yen steady, dollar dithers as traders await BOJ, Fed decisions

By Rae Wee SINGAPORE (Reuters) - The yen steadied on Wednesday while the dollar struggled to regain some lost ground ahead of key rate decisions from the Bank of Japan (BOJ) and the Federal Reserve later in the day. Overnight, Israeli airstrikes pounded …

Japan Rate Decision Due On Wednesday

The Bank of Japan will wrap up its monetary policy meeting on Wednesday and then announce its decision on interest rates, headlining a busy day for Asia-Pacific economic activity. The BoJ is widely expected to keep its benchmark lending rate unchanged at 0 …

Japan Shares May See Profit Taking On Wednesday

The Japanese stock market has moved higher in three straight sessions, collecting more than 1,050 points or 2.8 percent along the way. The Nikkei 225 now rests just beneath the 37,850-point plateau although investors may lock in gains on Wednesday. The …

Global stocks mostly slump as Trump tariffs hit confidence

Major global stock markets mostly suffered another difficult day Friday, with heightened concerns over the potential fallout from US President Donald Trump's tariff agenda blunting confidence. Gold held firm after hitting a new record Thursday. Oil …

Bitcoin ETFs reduced volatility, while altcoins still face wild swings, analysts note

The unexpected rise in Bitcoin’s institutional adoption through exchange-traded funds has transformed crypto cycles, analysts say. While spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds have made BTC more stable by turning it into an asset class that institutions …

BOJ Governor Ueda's comments at news conference

March 19 - The Bank of Japan held interest rates steady on Wednesday, as expected, as policymakers opted to spend more time gauging the impact of potential higher U.S. tariffs on the export-dependent economy. BOJ Governor Ueda's comments at news …

BoJ unanimously holds interest rates steady as Trump trade war forces caution

In a unanimous decision, the BoJ said that while its economy had recovered "moderately", it had seen "some weaknesses", with exports and industrial production coming in "more or less flat". The Big Question: Can Donald Trump…

Oil and gold prices soar amid trade tensions

WASHINGTON (AFP) – Wall Street stocks slipped on Thursday after the United States (US) Federal Reserve sought to calm fears over President Donald Trump’s tariffs, while eurozone equities slumped. Meanwhile, oil prices jumped and gold hit a new record high …

BREAKING NEWS: Japan's outlook hazy due to uncertain overseas trade policies: BOJ

European markets drop following week of interest rate decisions

The Bank of England kept rates steady at 4.5% on Thursday, as inflation remains sticky and global uncertainty ratchets up. European markets opened downbeat on Friday morning as they digested interest rate decisions from the US Federal Reserve, the Bank of …

Wall St oscillates, dollar rises as Trump signals tariff flexibility

NEW YORK -Wall Street was mixed and the dollar gained ground on Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump hinted he would be flexible regarding a new round of tariffs expected to be imposed early next month. Even so, lingering economic uncertainties and …

Steep Drops By FedEx, Nike May Weigh On Wall Street

The major U.S. index futures are currently pointing to a lower open on Friday, with stocks likely to add to the modest losses posted during Thursday's choppy session. The downward momentum on Wall Street comes amid ongoing concerns about the economic …

US dollar stands tall, euro falters as markets 'recalibrate'

TOKYO : The dollar climbed on Friday against major peers, including the euro, which was set for its first weekly drop this month, as a busy week for central banks wrapped up and caution remained about the impact of a global trade war. The U.S. dollar index …

Japan manufacturers’ mood sours in March over Trump tariffs, Chinese economy: Reuters poll

By Satoshi Sugiyama TOKYO (Reuters) – Business sentiment among Japanese manufacturers in March worsened for the first time in three months into negative territory on concerns about U.S. tariff policies and weakness in China’s economy, a Reuters Tankan poll …

BOJ set to keep policy rate unchanged amid Trump tariff uncertainty

This photo shows the Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo. (Mainichi) TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The Bank of Japan is expected to keep its policy rate unchanged at its two-day meeting from Tuesday amid increasing uncertainty over the impact of U.S. President Donald …

Global stocks slump again as Trump’s tariffs hit confidence

Major global stock markets suffered another difficult day Friday, with heightened concerns over the potential fallout from US President Donald Trump’s tariff agenda blunting confidence. Gold held firm after hitting a new record Thursday. Oil prices picked …

Goldman Says Japan’s Wages Need to Rise Further to Meet BOJ Goal

(Bloomberg) -- Japan’s wages need to rise by at least 3% over the next two years to achieve the Bank of Japan’s sustainable inflation target, according to economists at Goldman Sachs. Most Read from Bloomberg Nominal wages must increase by around 3%-3.1% …

Dollar edges up versus euro as traders book gains

The US Dollar (USD) edged up against the euro on Friday, on pace for its first weekly gain this month, as investors booked profits from the common currency’s recent advance and as the approaching April 2 deadline for reciprocal U.S. tariffs prompted …

National Bar Association Hosts 45th Annual Mid-Year Conference and Gertrude E. Rush Awards Gala in Des Moines, Iowa

Commemorating 100 Years of Legal Excellence and Civil Rights Advocacy in the City Where It All Began DES MOINES, IA, UNITED STATES, March 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Bar Association (NBA), the nation’s premier network of African …

CabinetsHQ.com Announces Strategic Partnership with Fabuwood Cabinetry to Enhance Product Offerings that Include Illume

Discover why CabinetsHQ.com trusts Fabuwood to deliver excellence in every kitchen and will now offer Illume collections along with previously sold Allure line. PHILADELPHIA, PA, UNITED STATES, March 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CabinetsHQ.com …

GFC Certification: A Testimony to the Internationalization and AI Application Strength of Enterprises in Diverse Fields

VANCOUVER, BC, CANADA, March 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the current era of rapid development of global business and technology, the Global Fred Certification (GFC) continues to demonstrate its crucial value, providing authoritative …

ColorWhistle's Webflow Statistics Reveal the Platform's Explosive Growth and Business Impact

ColorWhistle's Webflow Statistics Reveal the Platform's Explosive Growth and Business Impact. Explains Webflow as a website platform adoption among businesses. COIMBATORE, TAMIL NADU, INDIA, March 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

NCRF’s 22nd Annual Atlanta Black College Expo™ returns to the Cobb Galleria Saturday March 22nd

Event empowers area students with resources, expanded workshops, access to college opportunities and millions $$$ in scholarships! ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, March 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- National College Resources Foundation (NCRF) …

Author Adrian Gabriel Dumitru Launches 'Her Mental Health. My Reflection' to his Popular Kindle Series

Adrian Gabriel Dumitru's new book explores mental health struggles and personal growth through philosophical essays and self-reflection. BUCHAREST, ROMANIA, March 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Adrian Gabriel Dumitru, a Romanian author known …

Data Foundation Engages with OMB, Congress on Exec Order to Eliminate Info Silos; Calls for Cohesive Data Governance

Statement on Executive Order to Promote Data Sharing WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Data Foundation Statement on new Executive Order on "Stopping Waste, Fraud, and Abuse by Eliminating Information Silos…

Wayne’s Gun Part 1: 1924, A Time-Travel Themed Musical by Award-Winning Artist Olga S Popova Released

NY, UNITED STATES, March 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- March 14, 2025, marked the official release of Wayne’s Gun Part 1: 1924, the first part of a time-travel-themed musical by composer Olga S Popova. Featuring a global cast of over 150 artists …

BexBack Reshapes Crypto Futures Trading with 100x Leverage and No KYC

SINGAPORE, March 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BexBack, a rapidly growing crypto futures exchange, is redefining leveraged trading with a bold new offer. Effective immediately, traders can unlock 100x leverage with no KYC requirements, enjoy a 100% first- …

Welnax BioClear – How This Leading Toenail Fungus Device Uses Laser Therapy for Clear Nails

KOWLOON, Hong Kong, March 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Toenail fungus can be persistent and challenging to eliminate. Many traditional treatments, such as creams and oral medications, fail to provide long-term relief. The BioClear Toenail Fungus Device …

Bitcoin’s Official ISO Domain, XBT.com Goes to Auction in Historic Sale

Bitcoin’s Official ISO Domain, XBT.com hits the auction block at Lloyds, expected to break records as the most expensive crypto domain sale in history. BRISBANE, QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA, March 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bitcoin’s Official ISO …

Fast Verify Releases Motion ID - New Real-time Video Verification Feature

Fast Verify continues to set new standards in identity verification technology with "Motion ID," which captures and analyzes verification video in real-time. LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, March 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Fast …

Life Line Screening Reviews: What You Need To Know?

AUSTIN, Texas, March 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- You may have come across plenty of Life Line Screening reviews and articles. But not all of them come with the required information that you need. As such, we share with you this thoroughly researched Life …

MindWaveDAO Team Unveils Token Progress, Exchange Listings and Compliance Achievements at Digital Asset Summit NYC 2025

Driving DeFi forward with verified smart contracts, regulatory compliance, and key exchange listings for the NILA Token. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, March 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MindWaveDAO is proud to announce that the NILA team …

Temenos ist bei den FStech Awards als Technologieanbieter des Jahres ausgezeichnet worden

GRAND-LANCY, Schweiz, March 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Temenos (SIX: TEMN) hat heute bekanntgegeben, dass das Unternehmen bei den FStech Awards 2025 als Technologieanbieter des Jahres ausgezeichnet wurde. Damit wird seine führende Rolle bei der …

Temenos décroche le titre de fournisseur technologique de l’année aux FStech Awards

GRAND-LANCY, Suisse, 22 mars 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Temenos (SIX : TEMN) annonce ce jour sa nomination au titre de fournisseur technologique de l’année aux FStech Awards 2025, un prix qui établit son leadership en matière de modernisation des …

Sotheby’s Concierge Auctions: Bidding Opens at US$8.5 Million for Iconic Southernmost Key West Estate

Auction closes live online on 31 March in cooperation with Ellen Gvili of Ocean Sotheby’s International Realty NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, March 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sotheby’s Concierge Auctions announced today that bidding has …

GWG INVESTORS FACE MAJOR LOSSES AS NEW BANKRUPTCY SETTLEMENT OFFERS JUST PENNIES ON THE DOLLAR

KlaymanToskes Continues Representing GWG Investors Against Brokerage Firms Who Sold GWG L Bonds NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, March 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- National investment loss and securities law firm KlaymanToskes continues …

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO CENTAURUS FINANCIAL CUSTOMERS WHO SUFFERED LOSSES IN GWG L BONDS

If You Suffered Losses in GWG L Bonds at Centaurus Financial Please Contact the Law Firm of KlaymanToskes IRVINE, CA, UNITED STATES, March 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- National investment loss and securities attorneys KlaymanToskes continues …

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS OF JOHN CHANEY AND MOLONEY SECURITIES WHO SUFFERED LOSSES IN GWG L BONDS

If You Suffered Losses With John Chaney at Moloney Securities Please Contact the Law Firm of KlaymanToskes ST. LOUIS, MO, UNITED STATES, March 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- National investment loss and securities attorneys KlaymanToskes issues …