Japan faces a surge in bankruptcies, rising costs, and labor shortages
In a turn of economic misfortune, Japan has recorded its highest wave of bankruptcies since 2013. The first half of the fiscal year has seen [more…]
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Domino’s faces shareholder lawsuit over misleading Japan sales claims
Domino’s Pizza Enterprises, Australia’s prominent pizza chain, is facing a legal storm as a shareholder class action claims the company misled investors regarding its 2021 [more…]
Arm’s shares tumble despite strong Q1 performance and A.I. boom
British chip designer Arm has revealed its first-quarter results for fiscal year 2025, surpassing analysts’ expectations by a comfortable margin. Yet, despite this triumph, its [more…]
Luxury brands face gloom as China’s economic woes deepen
Once the glittering beacon of luxury consumption, China now casts a growing shadow over high-end brands like LVMH and Chow Tai Fook. As the world’s [more…]
Mt. Gox’s $9 billion bitcoin payout, a boon for investors, a jolt for the market
In a dramatic turn of events, the long-defunct Tokyo-based bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox is set to return nearly $9 billion worth of tokens to its [more…]
Hong Kong market falters as investor confidence wavers
In a turbulent session on Thursday, Hong Kong stocks couldn’t escape the regional equities sell-off, echoing the woes from rising US Treasury yields and persistent [more…]
Yen traders on edge as Japan braces for potential currency intervention
Currency markets are once again focused on the Japanese yen as traders brace for potential interventions reminiscent of September 2022. Back then, Japan stepped in [more…]
BOJ strategist expects gradual rate hikes, downplays currency impact on policy
In the intricate dance of monetary policy, the Bank of Japan (BOJ) has managed to navigate a delicate path away from its extensive stimulus program. [more…]
Rollercoaster week ahead for investors as markets eye U.S. inflation data
Investors are gearing up for a potentially tumultuous week as Asian shares cautiously inched higher on Monday. The market mood remains cautiously optimistic, with hopes [more…]
Bank of Japan ends negative rates reign, raises interest rates for first time since 2007
In a surprising move, Japan’s central bank decided to raise interest rates for the first time in over a decade, marking a significant shift from [more…]
