U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the U.S. had seized $1 billion in Iranian crypto assets, while France’s top markets regulator warned crypto companies they could be blacklisted and sued if ...
Bitcoin Price Crash: Ex-SoftBank CFO Sees ‘No Concerns’ For Crypto Despite Mega IPO Capital-Drain Fears, Pins Hope On CLARITY Act
One side believes investors are moving money into upcoming tech IPOs, while the other says tighter liquidity is hurting riskier assets.
Here’s why the crypto market is crashing and liquidations are rising
Technicals, especially Bitcoin’s rising wedge, explain the sell-off.
China out, India in? The Japanese begin a quiet but powerful pivot
Japanese banks are increasingly shifting their Asia strategy from China to India and Southeast Asia as slowing growth, rising costs and geopolitical risks reduce China's appeal. Over the past five ...
Global market: Japan’s Nikkei surges past 68,000 for first time as AI stocks lead rally
Japan's benchmark Nikkei surged past the 68,000 mark for the first time, rising 2.2% to a record 68,203.79, as strong gains in AI and semiconductor-related stocks outweighed concerns over escalating ...
Japan’s Nikkei crosses 68,000 mark as AI stocks rally
TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average topped 68,000 for the first time on Wednesday, just two days after breaching 67,000, as a rally in AI-related stocks outweighed concerns over the Middle East. The ...
Japan’s Nikkei 225 hits record high
Asian markets opened higher on Wednesday, Japan's Nikkei 225 hit an all-time high and investors seem to largely shrug off the West Asia conflict concerns for now.
Nikkei 225 surges to fresh peak while Asian markets send mixed signals
Asian stocks advanced unevenly on Wednesday as Japan’s Nikkei 225 jumped 2.14% to a record high, even as oil-market tension and patchy regional data kept investors from calling it a clean risk-on ...
Nikkei, TAIEX hit highs, gift Nifty signals flat NSE opening
Asian markets hit record highs on Wednesday, driven by strong gains in Japanese and Taiwanese equities, while GIFT Nifty signaled a flat-to-negative start for Indian benchmarks.
Nikkei 225 Forecast: Advantest and Tokyo Electron Lead Push Toward 70,000
Nikkei 225 extends its record rally as Advantest and Tokyo Electron lead AI-driven gains, while oil prices above $100 remain the key risk to Japan’s market outlook.
Asian markets today: Japan’s Nikkei hits record high despite Middle East tensions
The Nikkei 225 rose 0.91%, while the broader Topix gained 0.93%. South Korean markets remained shut for a public holiday.
Japan’s Nikkei hits record high as Asia markets open higher amid Middle East concerns
Asia-Pacific markets opened higher even amid concerns over volatile oil prices with the Strait of Hormuz remaining closed.
Nikkei 225 Forecast: AI and Semiconductor Rally Puts 70,000 in Focus
The Nikkei 225 remains bullish as AI demand, semiconductor strength, and improving risk sentiment support Japanese stocks, with 70,000 and 72,500 as the next upside targets.
Nikkei tops 67,000 for first time on AI boost; SoftBank becomes Japan’s most valuable firm
Startup investor SoftBank Group overtook Toyota Motor to become the country’s most valuable company. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Japan finance minister says ready to respond appropriately on forex
Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said on Wednesday that authorities are poised to respond appropriately on foreign exchange, in a fresh warning as the yen fell past the key 160-per-dollar ...
Bitcoin’s $224K fair value may emerge if sovereign debt fears deepen: Bitwise
New reporting from Bitwise suggests that Bitcoin's (BTC) undervaluation could expand if investors' concerns over sovereign debt deepen. The asset management firm said that mounting pressure in global ...