Analysis-Investors strap in for prolonged pain in debt-scarred UK markets
By Naomi Rovnick, Nell Mackenzie and Yoruk Bahceli LONDON (Reuters) – Investors who had been enjoying a brief rebound in long-suffering UK markets are hunkering down for a stretch of losses as ructions in the pound, government bonds and stocks…
Column-Worker shortages may define the 2025 economy: Mike Dolan
By Mike Dolan LONDON (Reuters) – For all the trepidation about world trade, debt and inflation, it could well be worker shortages that define economic trends this year – on both sides of the Atlantic. Immigration curbs and deportations form…
BOJ likely to keep hawkish policy pledge, raise rates next week, sources say
By Leika Kihara TOKYO (Reuters) -The Bank of Japan is likely to raise interest rates next week barring any market shocks when U.S. President-elect Donald Trump takes office, and maintain a pledge to keep pushing up borrowing costs if the…
Asia stocks rise on upbeat Chinese data, Japan shares drop amid rate-hike bets
Investing.com– Most Asian stocks rose on Friday, buoyed by gains in Chinese stocks following robust economic data, while Japanese equities declined sharply on expectations of an interest rate hike next week. Gains were limited as regional markets were cautious ahead…
KKR hires Goldman for selling stake in Philippine fintech Maya, sources say
By Yantoultra Ngui SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Global investment firm KKR has appointed Goldman Sachs for the sale of its significant minority stake in Philippine fintech company Maya, according to two sources with knowledge of the matter. New York-headquartered KKR owns…
Japan stocks lower at close of trade; Nikkei 225 down 0.41%
Investing.com – Japan stocks were lower after the close on Friday, as losses in the Transport, Automobiles & Parts and Pharmaceutical Industry sectors led shares lower. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 lost 0.41% to hit a new…