Japan Raises Rates to Highest Level Since Bubble Pop
The Bank of Japan has lifted the base rate to its highest level in 31 years, but is keeping its eye on business-to-business price hikes.
Peace Sells … And the Markets Are Buying It
Stocks in Asia and Europe get boost as markets appear to believe the Iran peace agreement. Also, let’s check the S&P’s chart and the week ahead.
Global Central Banks Turn Hawkish on Inflation
Here’s how central banks around the world are attempting to respond to higher prices.
SoftBank Overtakes Toyota as Japan’s Largest Company
Tech-stock gains have pushed TSMC, Samsung and Hynix into the $1 trillion club, while SoftBank is the largest Tokyo listing by market cap.
World-Leading Stock Rally Gets Pension Fund Support
Here’s how the National Pension Service in Korea is changing its allocation to Wall Street assets and domestic stocks.
U.S. Investors Feeling Impact of Chinese Securities Crackdown
The Chinese stock watchdog is increasingly applying the country’s securities law overseas.
Inside the Last-Minute Samsung Deal That’s Boosting Shares
The South Korean government directly intervened to push Samsung Electronics to strike a deal.
Samsung’s Looming Labor Strife Could Reverse Semiconductor Surge
Will Samsung Electronics workers walk off the job? And how can U.S. investors access the Korean chip sector, which has made Seoul stocks the world’s best performers?