Explore

Reuters Reuters
Japan's exports surge on chips demand, imports hit record on oil costs

Japan's exports surge on chips demand, imports hit record on oil costs

By Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO, Aug 20 (Reuters) - Japan's imports hit a monthly record in July as elevated oil prices drove up energy costs and inflationary pressures, while exports also climbed to an all-time high on a weaker yen and robust semiconductor-related demand.
Reuters Reuters
Japan's exports jump 23% to monthly record in July

Japan's exports jump 23% to monthly record in July

By Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO, Aug 20 (Reuters) - Japan's exports hit a monthly record in July, underscoring resilient global demand and offering support to an economy increasingly reliant on overseas shipments to counter weak domestic demand.
Reuters Reuters
Global yields fall after US Treasury boosts debt buybacks

Global yields fall after US Treasury boosts debt buybacks

By Karen Brettell and Iain Withers NEW YORK, Aug 19 (Reuters) - Global bond yields retreated from multi-decade highs, the dollar tumbled and gold jumped on Wednesday after the U.S.
Reuters Reuters
Dollar feeble as rate hike bets dwindle, Iran war worries jolt bonds

Dollar feeble as rate hike bets dwindle, Iran war worries jolt bonds

By Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE, Aug 18 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar held near multi-month lows against most major currencies on Tuesday as traders walked back expectations of near-term monetary tightening, although the imminent threat of an escalation in the Middle East war left sentiment fragile.
Reuters Reuters
Dollar mostly flat as softer US data fuel dovish rate bets

Dollar mostly flat as softer US data fuel dovish rate bets

By Chibuike Oguh and Harry Robertson NEW YORK/LONDON, Aug 18 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar was mostly flat against major peers on Tuesday as markets continued pricing in a dovish response from the Federal Reserve in the wake of softer economic data.
AP News AP News
US futures nearly unchanged as AI-related stocks hit by heavy selling, oil prices rise

US futures nearly unchanged as AI-related stocks hit by heavy selling, oil prices rise

U.S. futures are nearly unchanged as artificial intelligence-related stocks were hit by heavy selling and oil prices climb
Reuters Reuters
Home Depot rides steady repair demand as housing market remains subdued

Home Depot rides steady repair demand as housing market remains subdued

By Angela Christy M Aug 18 (Reuters) - Home Depot beat Wall Street estimates for second-quarter sales and profit on Tuesday, as strong demand from customers for repair and maintenance helped offset sluggish spending on big-ticket projects such as kitchen renovations.
Reuters Reuters
Bonds selloff pressures Europe, oil climbs further

Bonds selloff pressures Europe, oil climbs further

By Iain Withers and Dhara Ranasinghe LONDON, Aug 19 (Reuters) - European government bond yields rose to new multi-year highs on Wednesday as a global selloff deepened on fears of swelling sovereign debt, while oil futures gained for a fourth straight day on receding prospects of a deal to end the
Daily Classics Daily Classics
Why the Little League World Series Remains Baseball's Biggest Youth Event

Why the Little League World Series Remains Baseball's Biggest Youth Event

An inside look at how a unique blend of small-town tradition, global reach, and major media attention keeps this youth tournament a beloved classic.
Reuters Reuters
Global bonds rally on signs of support for US Treasury market

Global bonds rally on signs of support for US Treasury market

By Iain Withers and Dhara Ranasinghe LONDON, Aug 19 (Reuters) - Global bond yields retreated from multi-decade highs on Wednesday after the U.S.
Reuters Reuters
Yen stronger as traders pare bets on Fed rate hike

Yen stronger as traders pare bets on Fed rate hike

By Gregor Stuart Hunter SINGAPORE, Aug 17 (Reuters) - The yen gained momentum against the dollar, largely shrugging off weaker-than-expected Japanese GDP data as traders reined in expectations the Federal Reserve could raise interest rates this year.
Reuters Reuters
Dollar feeble as rate hike bets dwindle, Iran war worries grow

Dollar feeble as rate hike bets dwindle, Iran war worries grow

By Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE, Aug 18 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar held near multi-month lows against most major currencies on Tuesday as traders walked back expectations of near-term monetary tightening, although the imminent threat of an escalation in the Middle East war left sentiment fragile.