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U.S. stocks higher at close of trade; Dow Jones Industrial Average up 0.09%

U.S. stocks rose on Friday, led by gains in major sectors, with Netflix and TuHURA Biosciences achieving significant increases. Commodities and currency values showed mixed trends.

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U.S. stocks post sixth straight weeks of gains, gold hits all-time high

Tech stocks lifted Wall Street as crude prices fell. Gold surpassed $2,700 amid uncertainties. Netflix's strong performance contrasts Procter & Gamble's sales drop, highlighting market fluctuations.

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Japan CPI inflation grows more than expected in Sept, but off 10-mth high

Japan's CPI inflation in September slightly exceeded expectations, with core inflation rising amid uncertainties about the BOJ's capacity for further interest rate hikes.

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Big central banks are firmly in rate-cut mode

Seven major developed-market central banks have started easing policies amid shifting expectations, primarily driven by inflation trends and economic conditions across various regions.

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Factbox-What to expect in 2024: Forecasts for GDP, inflation and other assets

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 50bps, projecting future reductions while banks forecast economic growth and inflation rates for 2024 across key global markets.

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Japan's exports fall for first time in 10 months on China, US slowdown

Japan's exports fell in September, marking the first decline in 10 months due to weak demand from China and the U.S., posing challenges for the Bank of Japan's monetary policy.

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Japan's upcoming stimulus package will be bigger than last year's, spokesperson says

Japan plans a larger stimulus package than last year's 13 trillion yen budget, as confirmed by Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Kazuhiko Aoki.

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Factbox-What to expect in 2024: Forecasts for GDP, inflation and other assets

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Japan PM seeks extra budget exceeding 13 trillion yen, Nikkei says

Japan's Prime Minister Ishiba plans a supplementary budget over 13.1 trillion yen to support low-income households amid rising living costs, emphasizing economic revival.

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Japan PM Ishiba says he won't intervene in BOJ's rate policy

Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba emphasizes non-intervention in BOJ policy, stating that strong consumption is vital for ending deflation, while addressing market concerns over potential interest rate hikes.