Japan PM Fumio Kishida quits LDP leadership race as low ratings, scandals take toll
“In this [party] presidential election, it is necessary to show the people that the LDP is changing and the party is a new LDP,” Kishida told reporters in Tokyo.
Show asian news
Wholesale inflation measure rose 0.1% in July, less than expected
A key measure of wholesale inflation rose less than expected in July, opening the door further for the Federal Reserve to start lowering interest rates.
Asia-Pacific markets mixed as RBNZ cuts cash rate; Nikkei rises as Kishida to step down in September
Asia-Pacific markets were mixed on Wednesday as the Reserve Bank of New Zealand cut benchmark lending rates and Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced that he would step down in September.
Stock futures are little changed ahead of key inflation report on Wednesday: Live updates
Stock futures were mostly flat on Tuesday evening as Wall Street looks to keep a strong start to the week going with a key inflation report on deck.
Europe stocks close higher; Sterling gains after UK wage growth falls to two-year low
LONDON — European stocks closed higher on Tuesday, as market participants monitored a fresh batch of economic data following last week's volatility.
Photos show massive wildfire raging in Greece as residents near Athens forced to flee homes
Greek authorities on Tuesday issued an evacuation alert for the seaside town of Nea Makri in eastern Attica, as firefighters continued to battle a massive blaze burning through the Athens suburbs.
Nasdaq closes up 2%, Dow adds 400 points as tame inflation data fuels market comeback
Stocks rallied Tuesday, moving closer to last month's record levels following the first of two key U.S. inflation reports this week.
Ousted Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina urges supporters to make public show of strength
Ousted Bangladeshi premier Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday asked supporters to make a public show of strength later this week, hours after a court ruled that a murder probe against her linked to last month’s unrest could proceed.