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Dow Closes At Record High Again As Indexes Surge: The Dow has been on a strong run since the start of August and is now up more than 10% on the year.
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Dow Closes At Record High Again As Indexes Surge
Quick Glance: Inflation Eases: Fed Prepares for Interest Rate Cuts
  • A key inflation measure monitored by the Federal Reserve remained low last month, allowing for interest rate cuts next month.

  • Prices increased by 0.2% from June to July, with core inflation unchanged at 2.6% year-over-year.

  • Consumer spending rose by 0.5%, while the savings rate dropped to 2.9%, indicating potential future cutbacks in spending.

  • The personal consumption expenditures price index indicates a lower inflation rate than the consumer price index, which is favored by the Fed.
In Photos: Japanese athletes raking in medals at Paris Paralympics - The Mainichi
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Quick Glance: Unforgettable Highlights from the 2024 Paralympics
  • The 2024 Paralympics in Paris showcased historic moments, including Matt Stutzman winning gold as the first armless athlete in archery.

  • Jodie Grinham made history as the first pregnant athlete to earn a medal in archery, while Zakia Khudadadi became the first medalist from the Refugee Paralympic Team.

  • France celebrated its first gold medal in boccia with Aurelie Aubert, and Japan triumphed over the USA in wheelchair rugby.

  • More than 4,000 athletes competed, with the games concluding in a ceremony, and the next Paralympics set for 2028 in Los Angeles.
World Has Hottest Ever Summer With Mediterranean Hard Hit: This summer was the hottest ever in the Northern Hemisphere, putting the Earth on track for another ...
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World Has Hottest Ever Summer With Mediterranean Hard Hit
Quick Glance: Summer 2024: Record Heat Expected Worldwide
  • Summer 2024 was the hottest on record, with a global average temperature of 16.8°C.

  • While the UK experienced its coolest summer since 2015, many European countries faced extreme heat waves.

  • Climate experts warn that rising temperatures and extreme weather events are increasing due to climate change.

  • The likelihood of 2024 becoming the hottest year on record is high, as significant cooling in the coming months appears unlikely.
Harris and Trump offer very different visions for the economy ahead of Tuesday's debate
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Quick Glance: Trump Emphasizes Familiar Grievances at Wisconsin Rally
  • Donald Trump addressed a rally in Mosinee, Wisconsin, reiterating his familiar complaints about indictments and border policies.

  • He announced plans for a 'Government Efficiency Commission' led by Elon Musk to assess federal government performance.

  • While Trump focused on his campaign, Kamala Harris prepared for their upcoming debate in Pittsburgh, emphasizing national unity.

  • Trump criticized the current administration for societal division and labeled its border policy as 'suicidal'.
South Korea’s President Yoon Meets Japanese Prime Minister Kishida One Last Time: Before Kishida’s departure as prime minister, Yoon touted their efforts to ...
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South Korea’s President Yoon Meets Japanese Prime Minister Kishida One ...
Quick Glance: Yoon's Final Meeting with Kishida: A Critical Review
  • President Yoon and Prime Minister Kishida met in Seoul for their 12th and likely last meeting before Kishida leaves office.

  • Yoon emphasized the need to strengthen South Korea-Japan relations despite future challenges.

  • Many South Koreans remain skeptical, particularly regarding Japan's territorial claims and compensation for historical injustices, despite Yoon's efforts.

  • Kishida's successor will benefit from Yoon's compromises while South Korea continues to seek genuine apologies and respect for its history.
Japan's Prince Hisahito, 2nd in line to throne, reaches adulthood - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Prince Hisahito, the nephew of Emperor Naruhito who is ...
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Japan's Prince Hisahito, 2nd in line to throne, reaches adulthood - The ...
James Murdoch, Mark Cuban and dozens of other business leaders endorse Kamala Harris for president
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James Murdoch, Mark Cuban and dozens of other business leaders endorse ...
Quick Glance: Business Leaders Rally Behind Harris for Presidency
  • Nearly 100 top business leaders have endorsed Vice President Harris's presidential campaign, emphasizing her ability to promote fair and predictable policies that support the rule of law and a stable business environment.

  • The endorsers stated that Harris's election is the best way to ensure the strength and reliability of democracy and the economy.

  • While Harris outlined her plans for an 'Opportunity Economy,' Trump reiterated his economic agenda in a separate event, criticizing Harris's proposed policies.

  • The two candidates will face off in their first televised debate on Tuesday.
Bullet trains halted on east, central Japan sections after accident - The Mainichi
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Bullet trains halted on east, central Japan sections after accident - The ...
Quick Glance: Train Services Disrupted After Fatal Incident in Japan
  • Bullet train operations were temporarily suspended in eastern and central Japan on Saturday.

  • A young man jumped in front of a passenger train at Kita-Toda Station, prompting safety checks on adjacent Shinkansen tracks.

  • JR East confirmed the man was pronounced dead at the scene.

  • The incident caused delays for 34 trains, affecting approximately 13,700 passengers.
Dow Slips Ahead Of Jobs Report—With Anxious Observers Calling It A ‘True Test’ For Stocks
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Dow drops more than 600 points as worries about the economy rattle Wall Street: U.S. stocks tumbled Tuesday to their worst day since an early August sell-off ...
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Dow drops more than 600 points as worries about the economy rattle Wall ...
Hispanic voters give Harris edge on healthcare, climate, Reuters/Ipsos poll shows
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Hispanic voters give Harris edge on healthcare, climate, Reuters/Ipsos ...
Yui Kamiji’s Evolution Into A Wheelchair Tennis Gold Medalist; Athlete’s Development of Speed and Technique Pay Off in Victory over Dutch Champion
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Wall Street lower after mixed jobs data: U.S. stocks fell on Friday, weighed down by a jobs report that showed a continued labor market slowdown but left traders ...
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Wall Street lower after mixed jobs data
Japan ranked as Asia's most transparent property market by JLL: TOKYO -- Japan climbed to 11th place in real estate services company's Jones Lang ...
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Japan ranked as Asia's most transparent property market by JLL
Japan nonprofit group helps commercialize art by disabled creators - The Mainichi
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Japan nonprofit group helps commercialize art by disabled creators - The ...
Carmakers adjust electrification plans as EV demand slows: Japan's Toyota Motor has reportedly slashed its electric vehicle production plans for 2026 by a third ...
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Carmakers adjust electrification plans as EV demand slows
Quick Glance: Automakers Revise Electric Vehicle Production Plans
  • Toyota has cut its electric vehicle production plans for 2026 by a third due to declining demand.

  • Global sales of electric vehicles grew by 20% in the first half of 2024, slower than anticipated.

  • European automakers have adjusted their sales targets for electric vehicles, with Ford and Renault shifting strategies to include more hybrid models.

  • The demand for hybrid vehicles is rising as the automotive industry lowers its expectations for the electric vehicle market.
Harris and Biden make pro-labor pitch on Labor Day in Pittsburgh: Biden and Harris spoke at their first joint campaign event since the DNC.
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Harris and Biden make pro-labor pitch on Labor Day in Pittsburgh
Quick Glance: Harris and Trump: A Competitive Race Ahead of Elections
  • With just two months until Election Day, polls reveal a tight race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump in critical states.

  • Harris has regained support from key demographics, particularly young and Black voters, while Trump faces pressure to define her as a 'far-left candidate.'

  • The competitive presidential race is impacting congressional elections, with tight contests across several states.

  • Both candidates are attempting to revise their previously unpopular positions to mitigate their vulnerabilities.
Japan’s second city can finally make Tokyo jealous: For the first time in years, Osaka has something that will make Tokyoites jealous. It might also serve as a ...
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Japan’s second city can finally make Tokyo jealous
Cliff Asness Says Markets Getting Less Efficient in His New Research: Cliff Asness says he sounds like an “old man whinging,” but that’s not stopping him from ...
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Cliff Asness Says Markets Getting Less Efficient in His New Research
Quick Glance: Asness Claims Markets Are Becoming Less Efficient
  • Cliff Asness asserts in his recent research that financial markets have become less efficient over the past 34 years.

  • He identifies index investing, ultra-low interest rates, and the 'gamification' of trading as factors contributing to increased market inefficiencies, attracting irrational actors.

  • Investors are advised to focus on long-term strategies and study historical market behaviors to adapt to the new landscape.

  • Asness also highlights that new approaches like machine learning and adaptive models are gaining value in less efficient markets.
Fact-checking Trump’s Fox News town hall hosted by Sean Hannity: Fox News’ Sean Hannity hosted the hourlong Sept. 4 event. He questioned Trump during the first ...
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Fact-checking Trump’s Fox News town hall hosted by Sean Hannity
Dow falls by more than 600 points as September turns ugly: Wall Street kicked off the month of September with a bust, after a disappointing economic report ...
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Dow falls by more than 600 points as September turns ugly
Sorry, Goldman Sachs — Trump will be better for the economy  : If Trump’s policies were so terrible, why do people think they were better off during his ...
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Sorry, Goldman Sachs — Trump will be better for the economy  
Nvidia just recorded the biggest single-day valuation loss ever: Nvidia stock fell 9.5%, shedding $278.9 billion in valuation. The loss is tied to concerns that ...
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Nvidia just recorded the biggest single-day valuation loss ever
Quick Glance: Nvidia Stock: Decline or Buying Opportunity?
  • Nvidia's stock fell over 13% due to weak economic data and uncertainties following positive quarterly results.

  • BlackRock strategists questioned whether AI revenues would justify high investments, while US antitrust authorities are investigating Nvidia.

  • Despite the drop, the long-term AI hype remains intact, positioning Nvidia as a key player in this sector.

  • Analysts recommend buying the stock, noting a decrease in the price-to-earnings ratio compared to the past five years, along with expectations of significant revenue and profit growth.
Stock market today: Nasdaq drops 3% amid downturn fears, tech sell-off: Investors were disappointed by Tuesday's manufacturing data, which amplified fears that ...
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Stock market today: Nasdaq drops 3% amid downturn fears, tech sell-off
Japan's royal family just had its first adult male in 40 years : Japan's shrinking and ageing population has not spared even the royals ...
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Japan's royal family just had its first adult male in 40 years
Japan is quietly in the lead on ammonia-coal co-firing projects: Stephen H. Crolius is a former senior climate change advisor to U.S. President Bill Clinton and ...
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Japan is quietly in the lead on ammonia-coal co-firing projects
US Payrolls: Soft Print to Pressure Semiconductor Stocks, BofA Strategists Say: Semiconductor shares including Nvidia Corp. are in for a rough ride if US jobs ...
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US Payrolls: Soft Print to Pressure Semiconductor Stocks, BofA Strategists ...
Uber launches ride-hailing trial in Tokyo using car-share vehicles - The Mainichi
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Uber launches ride-hailing trial in Tokyo using car-share vehicles - The ...
Paralympics: Japan wins wheelchair rugby, 2 badminton golds in Paris - The Mainichi
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Paralympics: Japan wins wheelchair rugby, 2 badminton golds in Paris - The ...
Quick Glance: Paralympics Highlights: Medals and Remarkable Achievements
  • Ella Sabljak secured Australia's bronze medal in wheelchair rugby, emphasizing the importance of women in the sport.

  • Pregnant archer Jodie Grinham won gold in the mixed team event after also claiming bronze in the individual competition.

  • Italian transgender athlete Valentina Petrillo did not advance to the finals in the 400 meters for visually impaired competitors.

  • Alexis Hanquinquant received enthusiastic support from home fans during the triathlon events held in the Seine River.
The Hottest Job Market Trend Is Posting About Your Layoff: Forget shame. Why laid-off workers are now posting publicly about their job loss — and what employers ...
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The Hottest Job Market Trend Is Posting About Your Layoff
Paralympics: Japan's Kamiji, Tanaka win wheelchair tennis doubles - The Mainichi: PARIS (Kyodo) -- Yui Kamiji and Manami Tanaka claimed women's wheelchair tennis ...
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Paralympics: Japan's Kamiji, Tanaka win wheelchair tennis doubles - The ...
American couple feted as Tokyo Tower marks 190 millionth visitor to observation deck - The Mainichi
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American couple feted as Tokyo Tower marks 190 millionth visitor to ...
Raise taxes on the rich or cut them? Harris, Trump differ on how to boost the US economy
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Raise taxes on the rich or cut them? Harris, Trump differ on how to boost ...
Quick Glance: Harris and Trump: Taxes or Cuts for Economic Growth?
  • Donald Trump advocates for significant tax cuts to stimulate economic growth, while Kamala Harris supports raising taxes on the wealthy and corporations to fund housing construction and tax breaks for families.

  • The two presidential candidates present differing strategies to assist the middle class, with Trump focusing on business tax reductions and Harris on housing and support for young families.

  • Trump proposes no taxes on tips and Social Security income, a concept also embraced by Harris, though both candidates consider the implications for Social Security funding.

  • Harris's funding proposals are projected to increase government spending, whereas Trump's tax plans are likely to further escalate national debt.
TEPCO may resume debris extraction from Fukushima reactor next week - The Mainichi
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TEPCO may resume debris extraction from Fukushima reactor next week - The ...
Quick Glance: Fukushima Fuel Retrieval Efforts Halted by Errors
  • TEPCO informed Japan's industry minister about issues in fuel retrieval at the Fukushima plant.

  • Insufficient confirmations during simple tasks resulted in the suspension of melted fuel extraction.

  • Errors arose from inadequate direct checks by TEPCO on subcontractors' preparations.

  • Retrieving fuel debris is considered one of the most challenging aspects of the Fukushima decommissioning process.
Next panic day on Wall Street - what experts are now saying about shares, the stock market & co.
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Central Japan nuclear reactor fails to pass safety review: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's nuclear watchdog on Wednesday decided that a reactor in Fukui Prefecture ...
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Central Japan nuclear reactor fails to pass safety review
Quick Glance: Tsuruga Reactor Fails Safety Review
  • Japan's Tsuruga plant's No. 2 reactor failed a safety review due to its proximity to a possible active fault.

  • This incident marks the first reactor rejection since the establishment of the nuclear watchdog following the 2011 Fukushima disaster.

  • Japan Atomic Power's application for restart, filed in 2015, faced delays due to inaccuracies in submitted documents.

  • The Nuclear Regulation Authority plans to seek public comments on its assessment report before making a final decision in October.
Why do I need a photo on my resume to apply for a job in Japan?: It is time to build a recruitment system in Japan that rewards people’s talents ...
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Why do I need a photo on my resume to apply for a job in Japan?
Boxing: 'Monster' Inoue TKOs TJ Doheny to keep undisputed super bantamweight crown - The Mainichi
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Boxing: 'Monster' Inoue TKOs TJ Doheny to keep undisputed super ...
Quick Glance: Naoya Inoue: Japan's Unsung Boxing Champion
  • Naoya Inoue successfully defended his super bantamweight title, remaining unbeaten at 27 wins, including 24 by knockout, despite a brief knockdown.

  • Inoue is less known outside Japan due to most of his fights occurring in his home country.

  • Experts note that his shyness and lesser media engagement contribute to his absence from the international spotlight.

  • He will defend his title against TJ Doheny on September 3 in Tokyo.
Harris’ attempt to separate herself from Biden on the economy frustrates Trump: At the Throwback Brewery, Kamala Harris pivoted to the future, separating herself ...
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Harris’ attempt to separate herself from Biden on the economy frustrates ...
Oil Prices Hit 2024 Low And Stocks Fall: Potentially Rocky September Kicks Off: Ghosts of Septembers past lingered in the minds of traders, with the S&P 500 ...
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Oil Prices Hit 2024 Low And Stocks Fall: Potentially Rocky September Kicks ...
Jobs Report Fails To Boost Kamala Harris As Unemployment Rate Holds: The August jobs report could have huge consequences for both the U.S. economy and Kamala ...
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Jobs Report Fails To Boost Kamala Harris As Unemployment Rate Holds
Kamala Harris 'Should Try Her Policies Out Now': JD Vance: JD Vance said Kamala Harris should implement her policies now, while she's vice president.
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Kamala Harris 'Should Try Her Policies Out Now': JD Vance
China’s men soccer team faces fan backlash after humiliating loss to arch-rivals Japan
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China’s men soccer team faces fan backlash after humiliating loss to ...
Japan chip equipment makers look beyond China for growth: TOKYO -- Despite strong Chinese demand, leading Japanese chipmaking equipment producers look to ...
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Japan chip equipment makers look beyond China for growth
Stock market outlook: 10% correction by early October on bearish trifecta: "There's still a little longer fuse on this correction that's likely to take place ...
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Stock market outlook: 10% correction by early October on bearish trifecta
How to Play the Market Now: The Case for Defensive Value Stocks: Strategists at Stifel, led by Barry Bannister, argue that investors have largely ignored ...
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How to Play the Market Now: The Case for Defensive Value Stocks
Outgoing Japanese Leader Kishida Will Visit South Korea for a Summit on Improving Ties
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Outgoing Japanese Leader Kishida Will Visit South Korea for a Summit on ...
Quick Glance: Kishida Plans Final Summit with South Korea
  • Kishida, who will step down after September's party elections, aims for a positive end to bilateral relations.

  • The two leaders will hold their 12th summit to enhance cooperation on regional and global issues.

  • Yoon introduced a controversial compensation plan for Korean forced laborers, facing domestic opposition.

  • The progress in relations will be tested as the LDP prepares to elect Kishida's successor.
Stock markets suffer worst day since early August meltdown: The Dow Jones Industrial Average falls more than 600 points, a 1.5 percent drop for the day.
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Stock markets suffer worst day since early August meltdown
Stock Market Turns The Heat Up On Speculators: Fund investors felt some heat in the stock market in August. And more could be coming in the traditionally tough ...
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Stock Market Turns The Heat Up On Speculators
Only 5 Stocks Dodge The Market's Bullet In September: Here's the bad news: September is historically the S&P 500's worst month ...
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Only 5 Stocks Dodge The Market's Bullet In September
Tom nearly died at the last Paralympics. Now he’s a gold medallist: Australia has its first gold medal of the Paralympics courtesy of swimmer Tom Gallagher ...
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Tom nearly died at the last Paralympics. Now he’s a gold medallist
Quick Glance: Gallagher Secures Gold at Paris Paralympics
  • Swimmer Tom Gallagher won Australia's first gold medal at the 2024 Paralympics.

  • Gallagher triumphed in the men's S10 50m freestyle, finishing ahead of teammate Rowan Crothers, who took bronze.

  • Brenden Hall and Lakeisha Patterson also contributed to Australia's medal tally with a bronze and silver in the first two swimming events.

  • Hall sought redemption after missing medals in Tokyo and achieved his goal with this podium finish.
Japanese sushi chefs in high demand overseas, where earnings can triple - The Mainichi
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Japanese sushi chefs in high demand overseas, where earnings can triple - ...
Japan sees joint hottest summer on record: The three months between June and August were 1.76 degrees Celsius hotter than average, matching the record set only ...
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Japan sees joint hottest summer on record
Quick Glance: Heatwave: China and Japan Record Temperature Extremes
  • August 2024 marked China's hottest month on record, with several provinces logging unprecedented temperatures.

  • Japan announced its summer 2024 averages were the highest since 1898, 1.76°C above the standard temperature.

  • Extreme weather events, including heatwaves and floods, have impacted much of East Asia this summer.

  • Chinese weather authorities confirmed July 2024 was the hottest month since complete records began in 1961.
US stock rally broadens as investors await Fed: A broadening rally in U.S. stocks is offering an encouraging signal to investors worried about concentration in ...
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US stock rally broadens as investors await Fed
Quick Glance: Indian Stocks Soar to Record Highs, Continuing Momentum
  • Indian shares reached new highs, following regional gains, as investors await quarterly GDP growth data.

  • The NSE Nifty 50 index rose 0.27% to 25,218.85, while the S&P BSE Sensex increased 0.23% to 82,329.79, both hitting all-time records.

  • The markets are benefiting from surplus liquidity and a positive growth outlook, with a third consecutive month of gains expected.

  • Investors are anticipating India's April-June growth data, with a projected slowdown to 6.9% year-on-year.
Workers in Japan's big 3 metro regions grab lunch for $8.50 on average, up 4 years in row - The Mainichi
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Workers in Japan's big 3 metro regions grab lunch for $8.50 on average ...
Paralympics: Japan beat boccia giant South Korea in mixed team prelims - The Mainichi
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Paralympics: Japan beat boccia giant South Korea in mixed team prelims - ...
Stock Slide as Investors Wrestle With Shifting Bets on Rate Cuts: The stock market “can’t win” at the moment, said Andrew Brenner, head of international fixed ...
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Stock Slide as Investors Wrestle With Shifting Bets on Rate Cuts
Japan’s Defense Ministry Requests Largest Ever Budget for Fiscal Year 2025: It is almost certain that next year’s budget, when officially approved ...
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Japan’s Defense Ministry Requests Largest Ever Budget for Fiscal Year 2025
Quick Glance: Japan's Defense Ministry Seeks Record Budget for 2025
  • On August 30, Japan's Defense Ministry requested 8.54 trillion yen for fiscal year 2025, marking a 7.4% increase from the previous year.

  • The budget proposal outlines seven key areas for strengthening defense capabilities, including the development of long-range missiles and enhanced air and missile defense systems.

  • Key requests include 970 billion yen for developing domestic counterstrike capabilities and 323.2 billion yen for building small satellite constellations for target tracking.

  • The ministry also plans to convert the JS Izumo into an aircraft carrier and enhance security measures in the Nansei Islands.
Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P, Nasdaq Falling After Nvidia Selloff; Intel, Broadcom, Dollar Tree, More Movers; Recession Fears; Oil Price Drops; Bond Yields ...
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Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P, Nasdaq Falling After Nvidia Selloff; Intel ...