MSCI's Asia equity benchmark retreated further from its record close earlier this week, with Japanese shares leading the decline. Politics
A regional stock gauge topped its record close as most major Asian benchmarks advanced. Chinese shares gained at the open. Politics
Shares in Japan, Australia and South Korea all gained, while futures pointed to a weaker open for Hong Kong. Politics
The yen extended its losses to a fifth day, sliding to the lowest against the dollar since February. Economics
European stocks were steady, with France's CAC 40 benchmark falling 0.7%. Politics
The Nikkei 225 index jumped .more than 4%, heading for the biggest one-day gain since April Politics
Japan's jobless rate rose to its highest in over a year, signaling a slight loosening of the labor market as speculation swirls over a Bank of Japan rate hike in the near term. Politics
Stocks in Japan gained 1% with Hitachi Ltd. and Renesas Electronics Ltd. among the winners. Politics
Asian shares opened lower with China and Hong Kong closed for a holiday. Politics
The S&P 500 fell 0.2% to kick off the last session of the month. Gold's record-breaking rally came to a halt. Economics
The precious metal, a traditional safe-haven asset, climbed above $3,839 an ounce, taking gains this year to 46%. Events
Futures for the S&P 500 climbed 0.5%, keeping the US benchmark on track for its best September since at least 2013. Europe's Stoxx 600 rose 0.3% Politics
Contracts for the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq 100 index gained 0.3% after both indexes advanced on Friday. Politics
Shares in Japan, Australia and South Korea opened lower after the S&P 500 dropped for a third straight session, the longest slide in a month. Politics
Wednesday's retreat signaled a breather for an AI-driven surge that has already lifted the S&P 500 about 12% this year as investors rushed to names like Nvidia Corp. Politics
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