A sharp drop for Intel helps tug the US stock market lower

Intel tugged the market lower after its forecast for profit in early 2026 fell short of Wall Street’s expectations.
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Will Takaichi Sanae’s election gamble pay off?

Ms Takaichi, a hawkish conservative, took office in October after winning an internal contest to lead the ruling Liberal ...

Hedge fund titan Ken Griffin says Japan's bond-market rebellion is a warning sign that the US needs to shape up its finances

The rise in Japanese bond yields is an "explicit warning" that the US could see its own bond market revolt, Ken Griffin said.

Japan's Takaichi dissolves parliament after only 3 months in office, setting up snap election

Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has dissolved the lower house of Parliament, paving the way for a Feb. 8 snap election.