Japan yen hits 18-month low; traders weigh up chances of intervention
Item 1 of 2 Banknotes of Japanese yen are seen in this illustration picture taken September 23, 2022.…
Dollar dips, gold at record high as US prosecutors target Fed’s Powell
Powell calls threat of indictment a pretext to pressure rates Dollar falls broadly, S&P 500 futures down 0.5%…
Exclusive: India proposes forcing smartphone makers to give source code in security overhaul
India smartphone security proposals worry tech companies Sharing source code a very contentious issue, sources say Indian government…
Exclusive: Nvidia requires full upfront payment for H200 chips in China, sources say
US chipmaker hedging against uncertainty over Beijing’s approval of shipments-sources China has asked tech companies to temporarily pause…
Wall Street mixed on the first trading day of 2026; precious metals resume rally
European shares hit record highs, FTSE 100 reaches 10,000 points Gold, silver rise amid geopolitical tensions, dollar remains…
China’s Xi to host South Korea’s Lee from Sunday amid Japan tensions
Xi’s invitation aims to deepen ties before Lee’s Japan visit South Korea seeks balance amid US alliance and…
Asia’s factories end 2025 on firmer footing as orders pick up
Asia’s factory activity rebounds with growth in key economies Taiwan and South Korea PMIs show expansion after months…
China imposes curbs on beef imports to protect domestic industry
China sets 2026 import quota at 2.7 million tons for key countries Measure takes effect on January 1…
China’s Xi promises more proactive macro policies in 2026
Item 1 of 3 People stand at an observation deck with a view on office buildings of Beijing’s…
Oil prices steady as Russia-Ukraine peace hopes fade, Yemen tensions rise
LONDON, Dec 30 (Reuters) – Oil prices were little changed on Tuesday as investors took stock of dented…