The Bank of Japan raised its key interest rate to about 0.5% from 0.25% Friday, noting that inflation is holding at a desirable target level. The decision by the central bank came at the end of a ...

Asian shares have advanced after U.S. stocks rose to a record and the Bank of Japan raised its key lending rate ...

After a long period of stagnation, the return of inflation and wage growth is giving the Bank of Japan room to raise interest rates.

The Bank of Japan is expected to raise interest rates on Friday to their highest levels since the 2008 global financial crisis, as a broad stocks rally worldwide calms policymakers' fears U.S.

The dollar traded in narrow ranges against major peers on Thursday, as the currency continued to struggle for direction in ...

TOKYO/SINGAPORE: Oil prices rose on Friday ... the oil market with renewed hopes of interest rate cuts by the U.S. Federal Reserve after data showed easing inflation in the world's biggest economy.

Asian markets rose Friday after a record day on Wall Street in response to Donald Trump's tax-cut pledge, while the yen weakened slightly ahead of an expected interest rate hike by the Bank of Japan ...

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U.S. stock indexes are rallying toward the close of their best week in two months. The S&P 500 rose 1.1% Friday.

European stock markets rallied and Chinese indices slid Wednesday in reaction to US President Donald Trump's policy plans that are starting to impact the global economy.

Asian shares advanced early Monday after U.S. stock indexes rallied to close out their best week in two months, while U.S. futures and oil prices were little changed.