Japanese government bond (JGB) yields climbed to fresh peaks on Monday, as investors reacted to a rise in U.S. Treasury yields on Friday and weighed the chances of a possible policy tweak in the Bank of Japan's monetary policy decision.
South Korea's exports likely snapped a year-long downturn and swung to growth in October on solid demand in the United States and rising shipments of chips though soft shipments to China dragged, a Reuters survey showed on Monday.
Chicago soybean futures rose to their highest in six weeks on Monday, as speculators bet on higher prices amid strong demand for U.S. beans and soymeal.
The Malaysian ringgit led modest gains in Asian currencies on Monday, while stocks were broadly mixed in cautious trading ahead of a slew of policy interest rate decisions by big central banks, including the U.S. Federal Reserve.
Indian lender AU Small Finance Bank said on Sunday it will buy IPO-bound peer Fincare Small Finance Bank in an all-stock deal worth 44.11 billion rupees ($529.80 million), as it seeks to expand its presence in southern India and enter the microfinance space.
Malaysia's Gentari, a renewable energy unit of Petronas, and Singapore sovereign wealth fund GIC on Monday signed an agreement to produce up to 5 million metric tons per annum (mtpa) of green ammonia in India by 2030.
Printing giant Seiko Epson is betting on growth in the Middle East and Africa as demand ebbs in its home market of Japan and other developed nations, its chief executive said.
The tentative agreement reached between the United Auto Workers and two of the Detroit Three automakers marks another victory for labor unions that have turned up the pressure on big corporations to put better deals on the table.
Treasury market participants expect U.S. regulators to soon finalize a major rule aimed at reining in debt-fueled bets by hedge funds and bolstering financial stability. They worry it could also reshape the industry and create new problems.
(RTTNews) - Elbit Systems Ltd. (ESLT) said that it was awarded a $135 million contract to establish an artillery ammunition factory for an international customer. The contract will be performed out over a period of two years.
(RTTNews) - The China stock market has moved higher in four straight sessions, gathering almost 80 points or 2.7 percent along the way. The Shanghai Composite Index now rests just beneath the 3,020-point plateau although investors are likely to cash in on Monday.
Palestinians in northern Gaza reported fierce air and artillery strikes early on Monday as Israeli troops backed by tanks pressed into the enclave with a ground assault that drew increased international calls for the protection of civilians.
A seaway workers' union in eastern Canada agreed to a new tentative labor contract on Sunday, ending a days-long strike that had impeded the movement of grains and other commodities on a key North American trade route linked to the Atlantic Ocean.
Oil prices slipped $1 a barrel on Monday as investors adopted caution ahead of the Fed policy meeting and China's manufacturing data later this week, offsetting support from geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
(RTTNews) - The Taiwan stock market rebounded again on Friday, one session after halting the two-day winning streak in which it had added more than 100 points or 0.6 percent. The Taiwan Stock Exchange now sits just above the 16,130-point plateau and it may tick higher again on Mo
Asian shares slipped on Monday as Israel's push into Gaza stirred fears of a wider conflict ahead of central bank meetings in the United States, Britain and Japan, the latter of which might see a policy tightening.
Some 1,000 people gathered at a major monument in Argentina's capital on Sunday dressed as Spider-Man, aiming to break a world record for the most people dressed as the famous Marvel superhero at a single public event.
High inflation will dog the world economy next year, with three-quarters of over 200 economists polled by Reuters saying the main risk is that it turns out higher than they forecast, suggesting interest rates will also remain higher for longer.
(RTTNews) - The Singapore stock market has moved lower in three straight sessions, stumbling almost 25 points or 0.7 percent along the way. The Straits Times Index now sits just above the 3,060-point plateau and it's expected to open under pressure again on Monday.
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