TOKYO, April 16 Asian stocks ticked up on Tuesday, staying near a nine-month high as hopes of stabilisation in the Chinese economy helped investors shrug off Wall Street's underperformance that followed disappointing bank earnings.
TOKYO, April 15 The yen hovered near its lowest level this year on Monday as more signs of stabilisation in the Chinese economy and an upbeat start to the U.S. earnings season prompted investors to abandon the safe-haven currency to seek higher returns elsewhere.
TOKYO, April 15 The yen hovered near its lowest level this year on Monday as more signs of stabilisation in the Chinese economy and an upbeat start to the U.S. earnings season prompted investors to abandon the safe-haven currency to seek higher returns elsewhere.
TOKYO, April 11 The dollar hovered near two-week lows on Thursday as Federal Reserve minutes reinforced its recent dovish policy tilt while the pound held steady after European leaders extended the deadline for Britain to leave the union.
TOKYO, April 11 The dollar held near two-week lows on Thursday as Federal Reserve minutes reinforced dovish policy expectations while the pound held recent ranges after European leaders extended the deadline for Britain to leave the union, averting a no-deal Brexit.
* Trump threatens tariffs on EU over long-simmering aircraft row
* Trump threatens tariffs on EU over long-simmering aircraft row
* Trump threatens tariffs on EU over long-simmering aircraft row
* U.S. bonds back in favour, despite cost of currency hedging
TOKYO Japanese investors look set to switch some money from European bonds to U.S. debt, hoping for capital gains after the U.S. bond yield curve recently flashed signs of recession down the road.
Congressional Democrats on Friday took legal action to see all of U.S. Special Counsel Robert Mueller's evidence from his inquiry into Russian interference in the 2016 election, with an eye to using the probe's findings against President Donald Trump.