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Markets Today: Strong Corporate Earnings Results Support Stocks

Morning Markets December E-Mini S&P 500 futures (ESZ2 3) are up +0.17%, and the Dec Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ2 3) are up +0.06%. Stock index futures this morning are slightly higher on some better-than-expected corporate earnings results. Arista Networks is up more than +9% in pre-market trading after reporting...

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S&P Futures Tick Higher Ahead of FOMC Meeting, Earnings and Economic Data in Focus

December S&P 500 futures (ESZ23) are trending up +0.12% this morning as investors digested weaker-than-expected business activity readings from China and the Bank of Japan’s monetary policy decision, with the focus shifting to the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy committee meeting as well as a fresh batch of earnings reports and…

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S&P Futures Climb Ahead of FOMC Meeting, Earnings and Economic Data in Focus

December S&P 500 futures (ESZ23) are trending up +0.23% this morning as investors digested weaker-than-expected business activity readings from China and the Bank of Japan’s monetary policy decision, with the focus shifting to the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy committee meeting and rate decision.

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A gunman holed up at a Japanese post office may be linked to an earlier shooting at a hospital

Japanese police have surrounded a post office where a man with a gun is holed up and they say the case may be linked to an earlier shooting at a hospital

The Independent UK

Japan shooting: Gunman barricades himself in post office after two shot at hospital

Toda mayor Fumihito Sugawara warned residents not to go near the area

Evening Standard

Stock Index Futures Mixed Ahead of FOMC Meeting, Chinese Data Disappoints

December S&P 500 futures (ESZ23) are up +0.14%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ23) are down -0.11% this morning as investors digested weaker-than-expected business activity readings from China and the Bank of Japan’s monetary policy decision, with the focus shifting to the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy committee meeting and…

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Toyota WRC juniors graduate to Rally2 for 2024

The reigning world champion squad chose three young Japanese rally talents namely; Hikaru Kogure (20), Nao Otake (21) and Yuki Yamamoto (24) to join its driver development programme last year, that aims to promote a young Japanese driver to its WRC team in the future.

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Concern for Australian grandmother detained in Japan

WA Premier Roger Cook has expressed his concern for an Aboriginal health leader detained in Japan for almost 10 months over drug smuggling allegations.

AAP

Nojiri takes heart from Alonso after Super Formula title defeat

Team Mugen driver Nojiri went into the final double-header of the season 10 points behind series leader Ritomo Miyata aiming to become Japanese top formula racing’s first driver to win three consecutive titles since Satoru Nakajima in 1984-86.

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Malaysia hold heavyweights South Korea; Japan win

RANCHI: It was a special night for Malaysia as they held Asian Games silver medallists South Korea to a 1-1 draw in Women's Asian Champions Trophy at Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astro Turf Hockey Stadium here on Monday.

The Times of India

Stock market today: Asian shares trade mixed as investors look ahead to economic data

Asian shares are trading mixed as investors look ahead to a week that could see more swings in financial markets, including key reports on U.S. consumer confidence and the job market

The Independent UK

Putting Infosys founder Narayana Murthy’s ‘70-hour work week’ idea into perspective | Data

Infosys founder N.R. Narayana Murthy recently suggested young Indians work 70 hours a week, sparking debate. Time Use Survey 2019 data shows urban Indians aged 15-29 work 8.5 hours a day. Murthy pointed to Germany and Japan. But India's informal workforce raises questions about comparison. It's important to consider if…

The Hindu

Japan sanctions individuals, company over links to Hamas

Tokyo’s measures follow announcement of similar sanctions by the United States earlier this month.

Al Jazeera

Seabird’s Stunning 700-Mile Journey Through Typhoon Reveals Climate Change Impact

Japanese researchers track male streaked shearwater's incredible flight amid increasingly severe storms

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Evening Standard

Eddie Jones: Rugby Australia accept resignation amid Japan return rumours

Former England coach will leave post next month

The Conversation

The humiliating downfall of Japan’s Johnny & Associates: Fans reckon with sexual assault in entertainment

Johnny & Associates, one of J-pop’s most famous entertainment agencies, has retired the company name as part of its compensation to the talents who experienced sexual assault at the hands of its late namesake founder, Johnny Kitagawa.

The Hindu

Women’s Asian Champions Trophy: India settles Asian Games score with China

India prove form, top table with 2-1 win vs China. Malaysia earn 1st points vs Korea, Japan beat Thailand 4-0. India's intent clear from start, Deepika & Salima Tete score. China reduce margin with PC, India hold on despite floodlight failure. 15,000 in 8,000 capacity stadium cheer India on.

Foreign Policy

What the EU Doesn’t Get About Economic Security

Shoring up the economy requires not just protecting the technologies of today but promoting those of tomorrow as well.

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Japanese manhole covers are painted with flowers, bridges, mountains and mascots -- and now they're for sale

Visitors to Japan are usually primed to look up – at the vast skyscrapers, the ornate temple gates, the traditional timber-framed guesthouses. Those who look down at their feet, though, might have noticed something equally intriguing on the ground. Ornate manhole covers in wrought iron, often plain, sometimes brightly painted,…

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Slow Tesla Model S, Model X Sales Force Panasonic To Cut Battery Output, Profit Forecast

Panasonic revealed today that had to reduce EV battery production at some of its plants in Japan to normalize inventories.

The Guardian - UK

Rugby World Cup awards: the best player, the best match – our verdicts

From that monumental quarter-final weekend to Kurt-Lee Arendse’s wonder try and the emergence of Portugal, the Guardian’s rugby experts hand out their awards

RideApart

How Did Honda's CR Electric Prototype Do At Its First Race Weekend?

Honda took its CR electric prototype racing for the first time in October 2023, with a wildcard at the All Japan Motocross Championship. Here's how it went.

The Hindu

Japanese team visits Technopark

Japan team visits Technopark to explore IT ecosystem. 21-member delegation led by Akihito Uesada, Mayor of Matsue City, and Osamu Yanagihara, Deputy Speaker, Matsue Legislative Assembly. Manjit Cherian, CMO of Kerala IT Parks, and Madhavan Praveen, General Manager (Projects), Technopark, addressed the team. Representatives from Experian Technologies and Indo-Japan Chamber…

The Independent UK

A Japan court says North Korea is responsible for the abuses of people lured there by false promises

A Japanese high court on Monday said the North Korean government was responsible for the human rights abuses of plaintiffs who said they were lured to the North by Pyongyang’s false promise of living in the “paradise on Earth."

The Independent UK

US military begins Japan seafood purchases to counter China ban

G7 trade ministers also call for ‘immediate repeal’ of ban on Japanese food

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