NI225 (NI225) News
Track canonical SquawkNews coverage tagged to NI225, NI225. This hub brings together deduplicated headlines about market instrument, markets catalysts, earnings, analyst actions, and wider market events so traders can review how a developing story changed over time. It contains 251 indexed stories across 34 publication days and is ordered by the same first-publication timeline used by LiveCast.
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Japan's Nikkei Hits Six-Week High on Micron Forecast, Chip Stock Strength
Japan's Nikkei 225 Index surged to a more than six-week high on Thursday, boosted by gains in key chip-related stocks. Robust earnings from Micron Technology fueled optimism regarding AI-related investments, driving the
EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 02:14 AM UTC
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BOJ Tankan: Manufacturers See Inflation At 2.3% In A Year
Major manufacturers surveyed in the Bank of Japan's September Tankan report anticipate inflation to be 2.3% a year from now, unchanged from the June survey's forecast.
RATES | Oct 01, 2026, 12:08 AM UTC
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Bonds suffer bruising September, but stocks remain resilient
By Danilo Masoni and Rae WeeGlobal bonds inched up on Wednesday but were set for their worst month in years, hit by a mix of deteriorating government finances, a glut of debt issuance and rising inflation as the seven-mo
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 30, 2026, 11:48 AM UTC
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Positive Close For Asian Markets
CANBERA (dpa-AFX) - Asian stock markets closed on a mostly positive note on Wednesday as the likelihood of a Fed rate hike diminished significantly. Easing bond yields as well as the momentum in tech stocks also bolstere
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 30, 2026, 11:48 AM UTC
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Asia report: Stocks mixed but tech rally boosts Tokyo shares
The Hang Seng rose 0.4% and the Shanghai Composite gained 0.3%, while the Sensex was flat, the KOSPI fell 0.5% and the STI dropped 0.7%.However, the Nikkei 225 in Tokyo rose 1.9% to a six-week high of 66,753.72, bolstere
EQUITY | Sep 30, 2026, 10:03 AM UTC
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Bonds set for bruising September, but stocks remain resilient
By Danilo Masoni and Rae WeeGlobal bonds inched higher on Wednesday but were set for their worst month in years, hit by a mix of deteriorating government finances, a glut of debt issuance and rising inflation as the seve
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 30, 2026, 08:51 AM UTC
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Japan's Nikkei rises nearly 2% as AI-linked shares track US semiconductor rally
By Junko FujitaJapan's Nikkei share average rose nearly 2% on Wednesday, with AI-linked stocks tracking gains in US semiconductor firms, while lower oil prices overnight lifted economy-sensitive stocks.The Nikkei TVC:NI2
COMMODITIES | Sep 30, 2026, 07:07 AM UTC
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Bonds set for bruising September but stocks little fazed
By Rae WeeGlobal bonds wobbled on Wednesday and were set for their worst month in years, hit by a toxic mix of deteriorating government finances, a glut of issuances and rising inflation as the seven-month-old US-Israeli
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 30, 2026, 05:19 AM UTC
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Asian Markets Trade Mostly Higher
CANBERA (dpa-AFX) - Asian stock markets are trading mostly higher on Wednesday, despite the broadly negative cues from Wall Street overnight, as tumbling crude oil prices on easing supply concerns as Saudi Arabia restore
COMMODITIES | Sep 30, 2026, 03:35 AM UTC
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Japan's Nikkei rises as AI-related shares track US semiconductor rally
By Junko FujitaJapan's Nikkei share average rose on Wednesday, with AI-related stocks tracking gains in US semiconductor shares, while lower oil prices overnight lifted economy-sensitive stocks.The Nikkei TVC:NI225 was u
COMMODITIES | Sep 30, 2026, 02:31 AM UTC
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Bonds set for bruising September; stocks fare better
By Rae WeeGlobal bonds wobbled on Wednesday and were set for their worst month in years, hit by a toxic mix of deteriorating government finances, a glut of issuances and rising inflation as the seven-month-old US-Israeli
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 30, 2026, 01:52 AM UTC
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Japanese Market Sharply Higher
TOKYO (dpa-AFX) - The Japanese stock market is trading sharply higher on Wednesday, reversing the losses in the previous two sessions, despite the broadly negative cues from Wall Street overnight. The Nikkei 225 is movin
EQUITY | Sep 30, 2026, 01:50 AM UTC
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Asian stocks rise as falling oil eases pressure; Nikkei jumps up to 1.56%
Asian stocks rose on Wednesday, September 30, for the first time in three sessions, as cheaper oil eased some of the pressure on investors who are waiting for a key US inflation reading.The MSCI Asia Pacific Index gained
COMMODITIES | Sep 30, 2026, 01:28 AM UTC
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Nikkei Rises 1.5%, Led by Chip, Bank Stocks — Market Talk
Japanese stocks are higher after oil prices fell overnight, easing concerns about rising inflation and fast-paced rate increases by global central banks. Chip-related, banking and metals stocks are leading gains. Tokyo E
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 30, 2026, 12:29 AM UTC
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JAPAN AUG RETAIL SALES Y/Y RISE SLOWS FROM JULY AS STORMY WEATHER DAMPENS SEASONAL DEMAND FOR CLOTHING, ELECTRONICS INCLUDING AIR CONDITIONERS
JAPAN AUG RETAIL SALES Y/Y RISE SLOWS FROM JULY AS STORMY WEATHER DAMPENS SEASONAL DEMAND FOR CLOTHING, ELECTRONICS INCLUDING AIR CONDITIONERS
MACRO | Sep 30, 2026, 12:21 AM UTC
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JAPAN METI DOWNGRADES VIEW: RETAIL SALES TAKING ONE STEP FORWARD AND ONE STEP BACK FROM RETAIL SALES ON UPTREND
JAPAN METI DOWNGRADES VIEW: RETAIL SALES TAKING ONE STEP FORWARD AND ONE STEP BACK FROM RETAIL SALES ON UPTREND
MACRO | Sep 30, 2026, 12:18 AM UTC
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JAPAN AUG RETAIL SALES Y/Y RISE LED BY AUTOS, DEPARTMENT STORES, FOOD/BEVERAGES
JAPAN AUG RETAIL SALES Y/Y RISE LED BY AUTOS, DEPARTMENT STORES, FOOD/BEVERAGES
MACRO | Sep 30, 2026, 12:18 AM UTC
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JAPAN METI DOWNGRADES ITS VIEW ON RETAIL SALES FOR 1ST TIME SINCE SEPT 2025 REPORT, NOTING S/A 3-MONTH MOVING AVERAGE POSTS 3RD STRAIGHT DROP IN AUG
JAPAN METI DOWNGRADES ITS VIEW ON RETAIL SALES FOR 1ST TIME SINCE SEPT 2025 REPORT, NOTING S/A 3-MONTH MOVING AVERAGE POSTS 3RD STRAIGHT DROP IN AUG
MACRO | Sep 30, 2026, 12:18 AM UTC
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JAPAN AUG INDUSTRIAL OUTPUT: 12 OUT OF 15 INDUSTRIES POST FALL, 3 ARE UP
JAPAN AUG INDUSTRIAL OUTPUT: 12 OUT OF 15 INDUSTRIES POST FALL, 3 ARE UP
NEWS | Sep 30, 2026, 12:08 AM UTC
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JAPAN METI FORECAST INDEX: SEPT INDUSTRIAL OUTPUT +1.6% M/M (ADJUSTED FOR UPWARD BIAS), OCT +3.1%
JAPAN METI FORECAST INDEX: SEPT INDUSTRIAL OUTPUT +1.6% M/M (ADJUSTED FOR UPWARD BIAS), OCT +3.1%
NEWS | Sep 30, 2026, 12:08 AM UTC
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JAPAN METI: AUG INDUSTRIAL OUTPUT M/M DROP LED BY AUTOS, GENERAL MACHINERY, FUELS
JAPAN METI: AUG INDUSTRIAL OUTPUT M/M DROP LED BY AUTOS, GENERAL MACHINERY, FUELS
NEWS | Sep 30, 2026, 12:08 AM UTC
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JAPAN AUG INDUSTRIAL OUTPUT +3.4% Y/Y (JULY REVISED TO +3.9% FROM +4.1%), 3RD STRAIGHT RISE; MEDIAN FORECAST +7.0% (RANGE: +5.6% TO +7.4%)
JAPAN AUG INDUSTRIAL OUTPUT +3.4% Y/Y (JULY REVISED TO +3.9% FROM +4.1%), 3RD STRAIGHT RISE; MEDIAN FORECAST +7.0% (RANGE: +5.6% TO +7.4%)
NEWS | Sep 29, 2026, 11:58 PM UTC
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JAPAN METI KEEPS VIEW: INDUSTRIAL OUTPUT TAKING ONE STEP FORWARD AND ONE STEP BACK
JAPAN METI KEEPS VIEW: INDUSTRIAL OUTPUT TAKING ONE STEP FORWARD AND ONE STEP BACK
NEWS | Sep 29, 2026, 11:58 PM UTC
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JAPAN AUG INDUSTRIAL OUTPUT -1.7% M/M (JULY REVISED TO -0.2% FROM +0.1%); 2ND STRAIGHT FALL; MEDIAN FORECAST +1.7% (RANGE: +0.3% TO +2.0%)
JAPAN AUG INDUSTRIAL OUTPUT -1.7% M/M (JULY REVISED TO -0.2% FROM +0.1%); 2ND STRAIGHT FALL; MEDIAN FORECAST +1.7% (RANGE: +0.3% TO +2.0%)
NEWS | Sep 29, 2026, 11:58 PM UTC
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Japan Stock Market May Open Under Pressure On Wednesday
TOKYO (dpa-AFX) - The Japan stock market has moved lower in two straight sessions, tumbling almost 900 points or 1.3 percent in that span. The Nikkei 225 now sits just above the 65,480-point plateau and it may take furth
EQUITY | Sep 29, 2026, 11:30 PM UTC
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Preview: Forecasters See Buoyant Japanese Job Market in August Data
Consensus outlook for Mace NewsFriday, October 2, 20260830 JST (2330 GMT/1930 EDT Thursday, October 1) The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications releases August jobs.Mace News median: 2.4% (range: 2.4% to 2.5%)
NEWS | Sep 29, 2026, 04:48 PM UTC
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Preview: Forecasters See Faster Inflation in Tokyo CPI Report for September
Consensus outlook for Mace NewsFriday, October 2, 20260830 JST (2330 GMT/1930 EDT Thursday, October 1) The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications releases September Tokyo CPI.Mace News median: total CPI +2.2% y/
MACRO | Sep 29, 2026, 03:08 PM UTC
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Preview: Forecasters See Japanese Retail Sales Continuing Rising Trend from Year Ago in August Data
Wednesday, Sept 30, 20260850 JST (2350 GMT/1950 EDT Tuesday, Sept 29) The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry releases August retail sales.Mace News median: +2.7% y/y (range: +1.2% to +3.7%) vs. July revised to +3.7%
MACRO | Sep 29, 2026, 02:28 PM UTC
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Elevated yields, higher oil prices test global stocks as rate fears persist
By Johann M Cherian and Tom WestbrookOil prices rose and bond yields were pinned at multi-year highs on Tuesday, leaving equities in a tricky spot, as investors braced for an era where short-term borrowing costs settle a
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 29, 2026, 08:30 AM UTC
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Japan Government Maintains Gradual Economic Recovery Outlook, Warns about Rising Costs of Living amid Lingering Iran War
Government Also Watching Effects of Powerful August Earthquake in Southwestern Region, Damage from Rain Storms Battering Japan Since Last Month(MaceNews) — Japan’s government is sticking to its long-held conviction that
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 29, 2026, 06:28 AM UTC
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JAPAN KEEPS GRADUAL ECONOMIC RECOVERY OUTLOOK IN MONTHLY REPORT; WARNS OF DRAG FROM MIDEAST CONFLICT, A SERIES OF NATURAL DISASTERS
JAPAN KEEPS GRADUAL ECONOMIC RECOVERY OUTLOOK IN MONTHLY REPORT; WARNS OF DRAG FROM MIDEAST CONFLICT, A SERIES OF NATURAL DISASTERS
NEWS | Sep 29, 2026, 06:21 AM UTC
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JAPAN’S GOVERNMENT UPGRADES ITS VIEW ON INDUSTRIAL OUTPUT, SLIGHTLY DOWNGRADES ASSESSMENT OF PUBLIC INVESTMENT
JAPAN’S GOVERNMENT UPGRADES ITS VIEW ON INDUSTRIAL OUTPUT, SLIGHTLY DOWNGRADES ASSESSMENT OF PUBLIC INVESTMENT
NEWS | Sep 29, 2026, 06:21 AM UTC
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Asian Markets Track Wall Street Lower
CANBERA (dpa-AFX) - Asian stock markets are trading mostly lower on Tuesday, following the broadly negative cues from Wall Street overnight, amid a substantial rebound in both crude oil prices and bond yields, renewing c
COMMODITIES | Sep 29, 2026, 03:11 AM UTC
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Japan's Nikkei slumps as oil, bond yields weigh on sentiment
By Rocky SwiftJapan's Nikkei share gauge fell sharply on Tuesday as a global surge in bond yields and rising oil prices weighed on sentiment.The benchmark Nikkei 225 TVC:NI225 slid 1.23% to 65,070.58 in early trading, se
COMMODITIES | Sep 29, 2026, 02:20 AM UTC
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Stocks wobble as bonds slump to monthly loss
By Tom WestbrookOil prices and bond yields were higher in an uncomfortable combination for Asian equities on Tuesday, as investors braced for an interest rate hike in Australia and an era where short term borrowing costs
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 29, 2026, 02:05 AM UTC
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Japanese Market Significantly Lower
TOKYO (dpa-AFX) - The Japanese stock market is trading significantly lower on Tuesday, extending the losses in the previous session, following the broadly negative cues from Wall Street overnight, with the Nikkei 225 fal
EQUITY | Sep 29, 2026, 01:58 AM UTC
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Nikkei May Remain Rangebound Amid Middle East Uncertainty — Market Talk
Japanese stocks mighty remain rangebound as uncertainties about the Iran conflict and higher borrowing costs continue. Nikkei futures are up 0.1% at 65795 on the SGX. The dollar is at 157.37 yen, compared with Y157.63 as
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 28, 2026, 11:42 PM UTC
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Japan Stock Market Tipped To Open In The Red
TOKYO (dpa-AFX) - The Japan stock market on Monday wrote a finish to the four-day winning streak in which it had rallied almost 2,800 points or 4.3 percent. The Nikkei 225 now sits just above the 65,875-point plateau and
EQUITY | Sep 28, 2026, 11:33 PM UTC
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Preview: Forecasters See Japanese Industrial Production Bouncing Back in August Report
Wednesday, Sept 30, 20260850 JST (2350 GMT/1950 EDT Tuesday, Sept 29) The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry releases August industrial production, as well as the outlook for September and October.Mace News median:
NEWS | Sep 28, 2026, 09:21 PM UTC
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Preview: Forecasters See Japan September Tankan Showing Large Manufacturers’ Sentiment at +25, Highest Since 2017
TOKYO (MaceNews) - The Bank of Japan's September Tankan business sentiment survey among large manufacturers is expected to climb to the highest level in nearly nine years as the rapid development of artificial intelligen
NEWS | Sep 28, 2026, 03:31 PM UTC
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Entering the home stretch
By Mike DolanNervy bond markets face another test this week as they navigate the ends of both the month and the third quarter on Wednesday, with the September US employment report following on Friday.There's been no reli
NEWS | Sep 28, 2026, 10:35 AM UTC
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Asian Markets Trade Mixed
CANBERA (dpa-AFX) - Asian stock markets are trading mixed on Monday, following the broadly positive cues from Wall Street on Friday, amid continued uncertainty over the end to the U.S.-Iran conflict after US President Do
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 28, 2026, 08:22 AM UTC
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Japan Stock Market May Add To Its Winnings On Monday
TOKYO (dpa-AFX) - The Japan stock market has climbed higher in five straight sessions, rallying more than 2,850 points or 4.3 percent in that span. The Nikkei 225 now sits just above the 66,360-point plateau and it's tip
EQUITY | Sep 28, 2026, 08:22 AM UTC
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Japanese Market Slightly Higher
TOKYO (dpa-AFX) - The Japanese stock market is slightly higher on Monday, extending the gains in the previous two sessions, following the broadly positive cues from Wall Street on Friday. The Nikkei 225 is moving up to n
EQUITY | Sep 28, 2026, 08:22 AM UTC
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Japan's Nikkei snaps five-day winning run on Micron earnings caution
By Junko FujitaJapan's Nikkei share gauge snapped a five-day winning streak on Monday, as Nasdaq futures weakened ahead of US memory maker Micron Technology's NASDAQ:MU earnings report later in the week.The benchmark Nik
EARNINGS | Sep 28, 2026, 07:07 AM UTC
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Stocks slip in Asia as oil and yields climb
By Wayne ColeShare markets were mostly lower on Monday as oil prices popped higher again amid doubts the United States and Iran will reach a truce anytime soon, keeping bonds under pressure ahead of a week packed with ec
COMMODITIES | Sep 28, 2026, 05:27 AM UTC
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Japan's Nikkei gives up gains on caution for Micron earnings
By Junko FujitaJapan's Nikkei share average surrendered early gains to trade slightly lower on Monday, weighed down by declines in Nasdaq futures ahead of earnings for US memory chipmaker Micron Technology later in the w
EARNINGS | Sep 28, 2026, 03:01 AM UTC
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Stocks slip in Asia as oil climbs, bonds retreat
By Wayne ColeShare markets were mostly lower on Monday as oil prices popped higher again amid doubts the United States and Iran will reach a truce anytime soon, keeping bonds under pressure ahead of a week packed with ec
COMMODITIES | Sep 28, 2026, 02:50 AM UTC
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Stocks cautious in Asia as oil gains, yields rise
By Wayne ColeShare markets made a cautious start on Monday as oil prices popped higher again amid doubts the United States and Iran will reach a truce anytime soon, keeping bonds under pressure ahead of a week packed wit
COMMODITIES | Sep 28, 2026, 12:48 AM UTC
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Nikkei Rises 0.8%, Led by Chip-Related Stocks — Market Talk
Japanese stocks are higher after U.S. stocks gained on Friday following the easing of the selloff in U.S. Treasurys. Chip-related stocks are leading gains. Advantest is up 3.3%, SoftBank Group is 2.5% higher and Screen H
NEWS | Sep 28, 2026, 12:17 AM UTC
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Nikkei May Remain Rangebound Amid Uncertainty Over Iran Conflict — Market Talk
Japanese stocks might remain rangebound as uncertainty over the Iran conflict and energy costs continues. Nikkei futures are down 0.1% at 66180 on the SGX. The dollar is at 157.61 yen, down from Y158.15 as of Friday's To
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 27, 2026, 11:44 PM UTC
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Japan Week Ahead: Tokyo CPI Data Expected to See Signs of Growing Upside Risks to Inflation, AI Projects Boon for Factory Output
BOJ Tankan Survey to Show AI Boom Lifting Manufacturer Sentiment, High Costs Making Services Sector Slightly Less Confident(MaceNews) — Behind the Bank of Japan’s accelerated pace of raising interest rates this month was
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 25, 2026, 10:08 PM UTC
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Battered bonds draw support from falling oil prices
By Karen BrettellUS Treasury yields stabilised on Friday with benchmark 10-year note yields edging lower on the day as oil prices dropped, after they earlier set fresh multi-decade highs, with traders pricing in further
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 25, 2026, 08:39 PM UTC
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Bond yields hit multi-decade highs despite oil pullback
By Karen BrettellUS Treasury yields set fresh multi-decade highs on Friday even as easing oil prices offered some relief, with traders still pricing in further Federal Reserve interest rate hikes.Stocks, meanwhile, were
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 25, 2026, 03:41 PM UTC
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Stocks weather bond volatility, oil eases slightly
By Amanda Cooper and Dhara RanasingheGlobal stocks headed for their best weekly performance since early August on Friday, as AI euphoria and the prospect of an improvement in Middle East energy supplies won out over surg
COMMODITIES | Sep 25, 2026, 12:09 PM UTC
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Bonds steal the show
By Anna SzymanskiGeopolitics initially took center stage this week, as the United Nations General Assembly kicked off and Chinese President Xi Jinping headed to Washington, but these meetings have ended up offering littl
NEWS | Sep 25, 2026, 10:40 AM UTC
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Asia report: Markets mixed as bond sell-off, oil keep investors cautious
The Nikkei 225 rose 1.3%, while the Hang Seng fell 1.6%. India’s Sensex was up 0.2% and Singapore’s Straits Times Index edged higher. Meanwhile, markets in mainland China and South Korea were closed for holidays.Bond yie
COMMODITIES | Sep 25, 2026, 09:21 AM UTC
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Stocks weather bond storm, oil retreats slightly
By Amanda Cooper and Dhara RanasingheGlobal stocks headed for their best weekly performance since early August on Friday, as AI euphoria and the prospect of an improvement in Middle East energy supplies won out over surg
COMMODITIES | Sep 25, 2026, 08:40 AM UTC
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Japan futures log best week since April as yen weakness offsets soft demand
By Emily Ou YongJapanese rubber futures traded in a tight range on Friday, as a weaker yen countered concerns over softer demand from top consumer China ahead of a holiday period, although the contract notched its bigges
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 25, 2026, 07:45 AM UTC