CNBC Daily Open: War worries meet AI anxiety
The Thailand-flagged bulk carrier ‘Mayuree Naree,’ which was struck by a missile near the Strait of Hormuz during…
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 shares: Asian tech rally, SK Hynix, Samsung, Advantest
CANADA – 2025/08/07: In this photo illustration, the SoftBank Group (Soft Bank) logo is seen displayed on a…
CNBC Daily Open: Chipping away at the AI boom
A Korea Exchange (KRX) employee monitors stock market data on trading screens inside the Korea Exchange (KRX) in…
SoftBank sinks as Asia chip stocks track Wall Street AI rout
CANADA – 2025/08/07: In this photo illustration, the SoftBank Group (Soft Bank) logo is seen displayed on a…
Japan May exports grow at fastest pace in over three years, beating estimates
Honda Motor Co. vehicles bound for shipment at a port in Yokohama, Japan, on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025.…
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…
Business sentiment improves in Tankan survey
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…
Japan wanted inflation and Iran war could grant that wish. But it’s not the type Tokyo desires
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.…
Japan exports beat forecasts with 4.2% growth in February, but shipments to China and U.S. slump
The Negishi Maru crude oil tanker sails towards JX Nippon Oil & Energy Corp.’s Negishi refinery in Yokohama…