Markets
Investors turn to ASEAN markets as inflation's grip loosens
Weakening dollar provides tailwind to region's high-growth economies
Equities
Japanese stocks erase losses from tailspin on brighter U.S. outlook
Companies' strong April-June performances boost share prices
Currencies
Malaysia, Singapore currencies rise on tight policies before Jackson Hole
South Korea and Taiwan's currencies slump, reflecting U.S. recession risk
Economy
N.Z. cuts rates for first time in over 4 years, flags more easing
Kiwi dollar tumbles as markets bet on more aggressive easing path
Currencies
Ringgit, baht gain against dollar on speculation of U.S. rate cut
Asian central banks seen weighing own moves as inflationary pressures ease
Opinion
Japan must hedge currency risk to avoid defense funding crisis
Biggest military buildup since World War II at risk from fluctuating forex
Comment
OECD or BRICS? Key members' differences might weaken ASEAN unity
Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand all pursue different 'diversification' strategies
Currencies
EBS for forex faces challenges as trading platforms diversify
More banks and hedge funds use exclusive systems, and new platforms gaining momentum
Currencies
Central banks dump dollars and yuan in favor of gold
The 'stateless currency' shines as a haven amid geopolitical tension
Opinion
BOJ still on hawkish track despite dovish bid to cool market turmoil
Central bank must improve communication, economy judgment and risk assessment
Business trends
Japan corporate profits up 10% on weak yen, AI demand
Toyota, Hitachi among winners in April-June as China slump drags on others
Currencies
Currency strategists see yen closing out the year in the mid-140s
Speculators scurry to reduce their bets on the yen's fall
Currencies
Chinese yuan rally puts central bank's next moves in spotlight
Firmer currency could enable more monetary easing, analysts say, with caveats
Equities
Japan stocks rebound 3,217 points for their largest single-day rise
Strong U.S. service sector data for July eases concerns of recession
Equities
Tokyo stocks brace for further volatility after biggest single-day jump
Market wary as it awaits U.S. rate cut decision and Japan real wage data
Currencies
Malaysian ringgit hits 16-month high against dollar
Country's strong economy fuels rebound amid greenback sell-off
Equities
Japan stocks dive 4,451 points, more than Black Monday in 1987
Yen surges to 141 per dollar as potential U.S. recession spooks investors
Opinion
The dollar's days as a universal reserve currency are numbered
Retreat from free trade signals potential shift toward multipolar economic order
Economy
Dollar hits four-month low as weak U.S. jobs data boosts rate cut bets
Japanese yen strengthens to 146.42 against greenback at one point
Opinion
Poker-faced Ueda overplays hand as BOJ enters tightening phase
Weak yen policy has taken the onus off governments to restructure the economy
Automobiles
Toyota's record Q1 net profit comes on weak yen and despite sales drop
Sales in Japan slip after group's safety test irregularities
Equities
Japan's Nikkei average drops 3.5% as yen jumps to 148 per dollar
BOJ governor's hawkish posture weighs on stocks of exporters like auto companies
Currencies
Yen jumps on BOJ chief's hawkish stance
Kazuo Ueda remains open to further rate hikes, pending economic growth and inflation
Market Spotlight
'Wishy-washy' BOJ keeps investors guessing on next move
Central bank set to release tapering plan, mull timing of rate hike
Interview
Yellen suggests Japan's yen intervention differs from typical manipulation
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