Abercrombie Agrees to Sign Bangladesh Accord to Improve Worker Conditions
Abercrombie & Fitch verbally agreed this week to sign the Bangladesh fire and building safety accord to improve worker conditions in the world’s second-largest apparel exporter behind China.
Nikkei Rises Nearly 1% to Highest in a Week
Japanese stocks rose on Monday after a sharp rebound in crude oil prices helped global market sentiment, but traders cautioned that the gains could be a temporary, technical bounce rather the start of a sustainable recovery.
Hong Kong Closes Up 2.9%, Best Day in Over 3 Months
Hong Kong shares enjoyed some respite from a savage selloff in recent weeks, with the benchmark Hang Seng Index jumping nearly 3 percent.
5 Stock Groups Get Bear Market Mauling
Euro and Japanese stocks joined the growing list of bear markets getting slammed around the globe. By definition a bear market is a 20% retreat from the peak.
Nikkei Tumbles to Fresh 14-1/2 Month Low
Japan's benchmark Nikkei share average tumbled to a fresh 14-1/2 month low as global markets were battered by plunging crude prices.
Hong Kong Shares Hit Lowest Since September 2012
Hong Kong's benchmark index dropped to its lowest level in more than three years on Monday, with investors' risk appetites soured by resumed declines in oil prices plus Friday's tumbles for share prices in the United States and Europe.
Nikkei Slips to Lowest Close in a Year
Japanese stocks fell on Monday amid continued unease over China's economic outlook and the slide in crude oil prices.
North Korea claims nuclear test shows it can ‘wipe out’ U.S.
House passes North Korea sanctions bill
Slowing Exports Threatens Emerging Asia's Credit-Fuelled Boom
A deepening slump in exports is sending tremors through Asia, threatening to undermine some recently booming emerging economies.
Toyota Threatens to Pull Some Investment From Thailand if Unrest Escalates
Toyota is reportedly considering pulling its close to $610 million planned investment in Thailand if the country fails to stymie escalating anti-government tensions.
Japan's Suntory Gulps Down U.S. Spirits Maker Beam for $13.6B
In a bid to create the world's third-largest maker of distilled drinks, Suntory Holdings plans to buy Beam for $13.6 billion.
Japan's Shinzo Abe Calls Snap Election
Shinzo Abe is not as popular as he once was, but he knows that his opposition is in disarray and does not offer any better ideas so he continues to go for broke both politically and economically. God help him.
Japan’s Dolphin Hunt Poses Threat to Olympics
Japan is under fire for its gruesome annual slaughter of dolphins known as the Taiji dolphin hunts.
Marc Faber: I See a Recession Coming
Marc Faber says he still thinks a recession is on its way.
NSA Director: China Can Damage US Power Grid
The head of the NSA issued a blunt warning Thursday to lawmakers: China can shut down the United States.
Time to Go Long Yuan?
The Chinese want to inject volatility into their currency markets and deter speculation.
Amb. Hill on the North Korean nuclear threat
North Korean threat
U.S. Says Iran Nuclear Talks to Continue Past Deadline
The United States said on Tuesday that world powers and Iran would keep negotiating over an outline accord on curbing Tehran's nuclear program beyond a midnight deadline, even though tough questions remain.
Nikkei Breaks 19,000 for First Time in 15 Years
In 2012, the Nikkei began a steady climb that culminated this year in its first close above 19,000 in fifteen years. Learn why experts are cautiously optimistic for the Japanese economy.
China Stocks Plunge, Trigging Another Market Halt
Chinese stock trading has been temporarily suspended for the second time this week after "circuit breakers" kicked in following a steep plunge.