Investors will be looking out for any official announcement related to the merger of Japanese automakers Honda Motor and Nissan Motor.
China keeps benchmark lending rates steady as Fed signals fewer cuts ahead
China’s one-year loan prime rate remained unchanged at 3.1%, with the five-year LPR at 3.6%.
An inflation gauge tracked by the Bank of Japan just jumped to a seven-month high
The “core-core” inflation rate, which strips out prices of both fresh food and energy and is tracked by the BOJ, rose to 2.4% from 2.3%, a seven-month high
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Bank of Japan holds rates at 0.25%
The decision comes a day after the U.S. Federal Reserve cut rates by 25 basis points, bringing the federal funds rate to 4.25%-4.5%.
Nissan shares surge 22% after media reports on potential mega merger with Honda
Nissan Motor shares surged Wednesday following a media report that the Japanese automaker is looking to merge with Honda.
Kioxia shares climb slightly on debut in Tokyo after $800 million IPO
The company had raised 120 billion yen in its IPO, exercising a overallotment option. Shares were priced at 1,455 yen apiece.
Japan’s Honda and Nissan to reportedly begin merger talks
Nissan and Honda plan to enter into negotiations for a merger to better compete in the rapidly changing automotive industry, the Nikkei newspaper reported.
Indonesia’s protectionist policies aimed at attracting tech investment may backfire, economists warn
“I call it pseudo-protectionism,” said Bhima Yudhistira, executive director of the Center of Economic and Law Studies.
Bank of Japan expected to keep rates on hold this week — CNBC survey
The central bank is expected to keep interest rates on hold this week, awaiting clarity on domestic trends and U.S. policy under Trump, a CNBC survey finds.