CNBC Daily Open: Watching Iran’s economy; a losing game for bonds
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaking to CNBC on May 14th, 2026 from Beijing, China. CNBC Hello, this is…
SoftBank sinks as Asia chip stocks track Wall Street AI rout
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Japan’s Sakura Internet jumps 20% as Microsoft plans $10 billion AI push with SoftBank
Microsoft’s Vice Chair and President Brad Smith (L) and Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pose before their meeting…
Big Japanese companies are feeling optimistic despite the Iran war
The Shibuya pedestrian intersection in Tokyo, Japan. Marco Bottigelli | Moment | Getty Images Large Japanese manufacturers indicated…
Japan core inflation in February misses estimates, headline CPI eases for a fourth straight month
TOKYO, JAPAN – FEBRUARY 05: Tourists and shoppers walk through the Tsukiji shopping area on February 5, 2026…
Bank of Japan keeps rates steady as expected, warns Iran war may push up inflation
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) headquarters is seen beyond the cherry blossoms in Tokyo on March 20, 2023.…
Asia markets trade mixed after Trump revives tariff threat and AI fears hit tech
A Cruise Ship next to Hong Kong Skyline on March 21, 2023 in Hong Kong, China. (Photo by…