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European shares fell on Thursday, dragged down by technology and real estate stocks, while investors focused on US inflation data to be released later on Thursday for indications of the direction of the Federal Reserve’s rate hike. By 0714 GMT, the pan-European Stoxx 600 index fell 0.6 percent, to record …

Japanese stocks fell on Thursday, as investors awaited important US inflation data that could influence central banks’ statements around the world regarding interest rate hikes. The Nikkei index started the session higher, but gave up its early gains and fell 0.6 percent to close at 26,237.85 points. The broader Topix …

European shares fell on Wednesday after a batch of mixed business results highlighted the impact of tight monetary policy and rising inflation on corporate earnings. The pan-European STOXX 600 index fell 0.2 percent by 0706 GMT, the sixth consecutive session of losses, with the real estate and banking sectors leading …

The dollar climbed back to September’s highest levels in years on Tuesday, as investors worried about rising interest rates and geopolitical tensions, while the Japanese yen fell close to the level that called for intervention last month. Strong US labor market data and expectations of continued inflation expected to be …

Japanese stocks posted their worst daily performance on Tuesday in more than two weeks as index-heavy tech stocks fell after a sell-off in global markets. Still, travel-related stocks rose when Japan reopened its borders to regular tourism. The Nikkei index fell 2.64 percent after returning to trading from the weekend, …

European shares fell for a fourth consecutive session Monday, October 10, as investors worried about the impact of rising tension between Ukraine and Russia and central banks’ determination to curb inflation on economic growth and corporate profits. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index was down 0.6% by 0708 GMT, its lowest …

Japanese technology stocks fell Friday, October 7, as Sharp Corp and other concerns about the sector’s future were hurt, after warning signs from abroad from Advanced Micro Devices and Samsung Electronics. In contrast, travel-related stocks – including airlines, rail operators and supermarkets – rose before borders reopen next week to …

The pan-European STOXX 600 index declined on Friday, led by semiconductor manufacturers, after weak reports from Samsung and Advanced Micro Devices. At the same time, recession fears persisted amid signs that central banks will remain decisive in tightening monetary policy. The Stoxx 600 index was down 0.2 percent by 0704 …

European shares rebounded on Thursday after falling in the previous session. Investors awaited more economic data and the European Central Bank’s September meeting minutes to indicate the pace and path of interest rate hikes. The Stoxx 600 index was up 0.6 percent by 0710 GMT, tracking Wall Street. Until the …

Japan’s Nikkei index closed higher on Thursday after touching a two-week high during the session, as markets continued their recovery from multi-month lows supported by energy-related stocks and chips. The Nikkei rose 0.7 percent to 27,311.30 points at the close, after hitting 27,399.19 points, a level not seen since September …