Marketmind: US uncertainty feeds caution in Asia
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Asia markets correspondent Kevin Buckland. European investors hoping
2023-05-09 12:46
McCarthy-Biden showdown is about much more than the US national debt
The clash between President Joe Biden and House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy over the US debt will decide who is the most dominant figure in Washington for most of the next two years. And a failure by the two men to come to terms by this time next month would result in a national default that could have a profound impact on the economy and the 2024 election.
2023-05-09 12:20
China Export Growth Slows, Imports Plunge as Recovery Wanes
China’s export growth slowed in April while imports plummeted, adding to pressures on an economic recovery that’s already
2023-05-09 12:18
Russia Is Trying to Erase Ukrainian Identity in Areas It Occupies
Behind the front lines of the war, Russian forces are trying to ensure that the territory they have
2023-05-09 12:17
Bankman-Fried Asks Judge to Dismiss Post-Extradition Charges
Former FTX Chief Executive Officer Sam Bankman-Fried asked a judge to dismiss several criminal charges against him, arguing
2023-05-09 12:00
Hong Kong Says its Crypto Regulations Will Shun Any ‘Light Touch’ Approach
Hong Kong indicated that crypto companies drawn by the city’s push to create a digital-asset hub should expect
2023-05-09 11:56
Sam Bankman-Fried wants his case thrown out of court
Lawyers for FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried on Monday filed motions to dismiss the US government's fraud charges against him.
2023-05-09 11:48
Japan Real Wages Drop for 12th Straight Month, as BOJ, Kishida Scrutinize Pay
Japanese workers’ real wages continued to fall in March, in a weaker-than-expected result for pay that’s under close
2023-05-09 11:24
Pakistan Could Default Without IMF Bailout Loans, Moody’s Warns
Pakistan could default without an International Monetary Fund bailout as its financing options beyond June are uncertain, Moody’s
2023-05-09 11:21
Ukraine Latest: New Attack on Kyiv Is Marked by Explosions
Another aerial attack on Kyiv unfolded early Tuesday morning as multiple explosions were heard in the capital. The
2023-05-09 11:19
Singapore Wealth Fund Sees More Growth in Fintech After Downturn
Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund said it still sees more growth in the financial technology sector, even after a
2023-05-09 10:54
Huawei Accused in Suit of Seeking Excessive Fees for Patent Use
Huawei Technologies Co. is conspiring with the Chinese government to “wrongfully dominate” the market for telecom equipment by
2023-05-09 10:46