4:08 pm, Wednesday, 29 October 2025
Economy

Wall Street Futures Mixed Ahead of Key U.S. Spending Data

PCE in focus as dollar stays firm U.S. equity futures were little changed as traders awaited the PCE inflation gauge.

KKR Sees Aging Japan as Big AI and Automation Opportunity

Private equity eyes productivity plays KKR leaders said Japan’s demographics create clear cases for investment in automation, robotics and AI

China’s Robot Workforce Surges Past Rest of World Combined

IFR data highlight rapid build-out China installed nearly 300,000 industrial robots last year and now operates more than 2 million,

Japan Survey Shows Record Worries Over Prices and Food

Households cut back as real wages lag A Cabinet Office survey found anxiety over prices and dissatisfaction with household “food

Asia Stocks Slip as New U.S. Tariffs Jolt Sentiment

Pharma and autos lead region-wide declines Asian shares fell after Washington unveiled another round of tariffs, including 100% duties on

Ragasa’s Economic Toll: Hong Kong Faces Billions in Losses, Experts Say

Impact on commerce and markets Super Typhoon Ragasa shut much of Hong Kong for two days, with analysts estimating economic

Japan Seeks Clarity as U.S. Floats 100% Drug Tariffs; Tokyo Says Caps May Apply

Tariff threat and potential carve-outs Japan signaled it may avoid the harshest impact from a U.S. plan to levy 100%

Amazon to Pay $2.5 Billion to Settle FTC Prime Sign-Up Allegations

Record civil penalty and next steps Amazon agreed to pay $2.5 billion to settle U.S. Federal Trade Commission claims that

India’s EXIM Bank lifts support for exporters hit by U.S. tariffs

Credit lines and outreach India’s EXIM Bank said it will boost financing for firms hurt by U.S. tariffs while eyeing

Asia stocks slip as growth worries rattle markets

Wall Street slide drags region Asian shares fell after a weak U.S. session and softer September PMI data weighed on