Men from Middle East, Asia pour over US border: ‘Not one from Mexico’
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India stocks tumble 5% to lead Asia markets lower on tighter-than-expected election race; Adani stocks tank 20% – CNBC
3 hours ago Adani Group shares fall nearly 20% Adani Group shares fell nearly 20% after results from India’s general election showed a closer race than expected between the BJP-led NDA and the Indian National Congress-led INDIA alliance. Adani Ports plunged more than 18 percent and Adani Enterprises plunged 19 percent. Both stocks rose more […]
Asia markets mostly lower after investors assess Australia inflation data – CNBC
2 hours ago Japan consumer confidence falls in May as most households expect prices to rise Japan Consumer Confidence Index The index fell to 36.2 in May from 38.3 in April, continuing a decline since February and reaching its lowest level since November. The majority of survey respondents expect prices to rise over the next […]
Asia FX weakens as Fed minutes brew rate fears, boost dollar – Investing.com
Investing.com — Most Asian currencies traded in narrow ranges on Thursday, recouping some overnight losses as minutes from the U.S. Federal Reserve’s latest meeting boosted the dollar amid growing concerns about higher interest rates for a long time. The prospect of a renewed trade war between the U.S. and China after China retaliated against higher […]
Kazakhstani ex-government official sentenced for wife’s torture and murder in Central Asia
Kazakhstan’s Supreme Court has convicted former government official Quandyk Bysinbayev of torturing and killing his wife. Mr. Visinbayev was sentenced to 24 years in prison on Monday. The incident sparked widespread public outcry and led to calls for tougher penalties for domestic violence. Kazakhstan’s Supreme Court on Monday convicted a former government official of torturing […]
K.P. Yohannan, Founder of Gospel for Asia and Missions Pioneer, Dies at 74
KP Yohannan, who founded Gospel for Asia with the aim of spreading the gospel to the continent through local missionaries, died the next day, May 8, after being hit by a car while taking a morning walk. He was 74 years old. Mr. Yohannan founded Gospel for Asia in 1979 and served as its director […]
Yen's Fragility Raises Specter of a New Currency War in Asia – Yahoo Finance
(Bloomberg) — As the yen hits new lows, some investors are anticipating a scenario almost unthinkable in a region busy supporting currency declines: a series of competitive moves that could trigger a new Asian currency war. We are pondering the scenario of a weaker yen. Most Read Articles on Bloomberg The alleged intervention to drag […]
Japan stocks lead gains in Asia after upbeat consumer spending data, U.S. rate cut hopes lift sentiment – CNBC
26 minutes ago Nippon Watch records current account surplus in 2023/24 According to Reuters, Japan recorded its largest-ever current account surplus worth 25.3 trillion yen ($162.9 billion) in the fiscal year ending March 2024. The current account surplus in March was 3.4 trillion yen. Current account measurements are important indicators of international trade. —Shreyashi Sanyal, […]
Asia markets mostly lower after Federal Reserve holds rates; Yen strengthens further – CNBC
31 minutes ago South Korea’s consumer price growth rate slowed in April It was announced that the pace of increase in consumer prices in South Korea in April compared to the same month last year slowed compared to March. Official data. The CPI in April was 2.9% compared to the same month last year, and […]
Japanese yen strengthens after touching 160 to the dollar; Asia stocks rise as Fed meeting looms – CNBC
31 minutes ago Shares of Asian shipping companies rise after drone activity in Red Sea 2 hours ago The yen rapidly appreciates, exceeding 160 yen per dollar. The yen rose sharply in afternoon trading, hours after the Japanese yen broke through the 160 yen level against the US dollar, hitting a 34-year low. Since achieving […]