A dissenting member of the Bank of Japan’s policy board has pushed back against further interest rate increases, arguing that moving too quickly could damage Japan’s...
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October 9, 2026
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Asian Stocks Rally as Regional Markets Follow Wall Street’s Lead
Major Asian equity markets climbed sharply in recent trading, with Japan’s Nikkei and South Korea’s KOSPI each rising nearly 2% as positive momentum from Wall Street...
Asian Markets Retreat Even as Wall Street Holds Gains
Stock markets across much of Asia pulled back in recent trading, failing to follow through on a rally that lifted U.S. equities. The divergence highlights lingering...
Nikkei Crosses 70,000 for First Time in Three Months, Lifted by Wall Street Gains and Falling Oil
Japan’s Nikkei 225 index closed above 70,000 points, reaching its highest level in roughly three months. A strong rally on Wall Street and a drop in...