Japan yields hit 9-year high, yen swings as BOJ shift roils market
By Kevin Buckland TOKYO Japan's benchmark bond yield soared to a nine-year high and the yen gained even
2023-07-28 12:50
StanChart announces $1 billion share buyback as first-half profit jumps 20%
HONG KONG Standard Chartered PLC (StanChart) reported on Friday first-half pretax profit rose 20% and announced a $1
2023-07-28 12:47
Japan's central bank retains key interest rate while fine-tuning bond purchases for more flexibility
Japan's central bank has opted to keep its benchmark interest rate at minus 0.1% but will fine-tune its bond purchases to allow greater flexibility
2023-07-28 12:21
What to stream this weekend: Post Malone, 'Beanie Bubble,' 'This Fool,' Rolling Stones and 'Heels'
This week’s new entertainment releases include a new album from Post Malone, a movie starring Zach Galifianakis about the creation of the cute collectable Beanie Babies and a video game for the whole family with Disney Illusion Island
2023-07-28 12:19
Mounting job vacancies push state and local governments into a wage war for workers
Pay is rising for many public sector employees as governments try to compete for new workers and stem a tide of retirements and resignations
2023-07-28 12:15
Singapore executes woman on drugs charge for the first time in 20 years
Sir Richard Branson and activists have argued that capital punishment is not a deterrent against crime.
2023-07-28 11:58
BOJ takes steps to make YCC more flexible, keeps ultra-low rates
TOKYO The Bank of Japan maintained ultra-low interest rates on Friday but took steps to make its yield
2023-07-28 11:56
Prosecutors in documents case argue against Trump team's push to discuss classified information at his homes instead of SCIF
Donald Trump's lawyers want to be able to discuss classified information with the former president at his homes as part of his criminal case, for convenience sake, according to a new court filing from the Justice Department -- a proposal that federal prosecutors strongly oppose as out of line with how sensitive information can be handled.
2023-07-28 11:47
North Korea economy shrank for third year in 2022 -South's central bank
By Jihoon Lee SEOUL North Korea's economy shrank for a third consecutive year in 2022, as COVID-19 restrictions
2023-07-28 11:28
Australia’s Retail Sales Decline as Rising Rates Take Toll
Australian retail sales unexpectedly fell in June, suggesting consumers are hunkering down in response to the Reserve Bank’s
2023-07-28 11:19
Perú Moda Deco 2023 opens its doors to promote a more sustainable industry
LIMA, Peru--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 27, 2023--
2023-07-28 10:57
Netflix touts $900k AI jobs amid Hollywood strikes
The job posting amid a strike partly driven by AI fears triggers an angry reaction from actors.
2023-07-28 10:57