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Japanese stocks led gains across Asia, with the Nikkei 225 hitting a record high

Japanese Stocks Surge as Nikkei 225 Hits Record High Amid Trade Optimism

Japanese stocks led gains across Asia, with the Nikkei 225 hitting a record high after Japan's ruling party secured a coalition deal. Global markets climbed as easing US-China trade tensions boosted investor sentiment, while European markets saw mixed results following BNP Paribas's sharp drop.

China Posts Lacklustre Q3 Economic Data As Key Beijing Conclave Starts

China's economy has been supported by exports, which have offset weak consumer spending
China's economy grew just 4.8% in the third quarter of 2025 — its slowest pace in a year — as exports offset weak consumer spending and a deepening property crisis. Leaders in Beijing are meeting this week to plan a new five-year strategy amid pressure from U.S. tariffs and falling domestic demand.
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SoftBank Group has been actively investing in AI under its flamboyant founder and CEO Masayoshi Son (R)

Japan's SoftBank Posts $7.8 Bn Annual Net Profit

Japanese tech investor SoftBank Group, a major player in the US Stargate artificial intelligence drive, on Tuesday posted a $7.8 billion annual net profit, its first in the black for four years.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent (L) and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer hailed 'substantial progress' in the trade talks with China

Markets Rally After China, US Slash Tariffs

Stock markets, the dollar and oil prices rallied Monday after Chinese and US officials slashed tit-for-tat tariffs for 90 days, fuelling hopes the two sides will pull back from a standoff that has rattled global markets.
Donald Trump said he would announce a 'a major trade deal' with 'a big, and highly respected, country' later in the day

Stocks Rise As Trump Signals US-UK 'Trade Deal'

Stock markets and the dollar rose Thursday as US President Donald Trump touted plans to unveil a "major trade deal" with Britain, boosting hopes for other countries' tariff negotiations.

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