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(Reuters) — As an awful August gives way to an uncertain September, investors hope this month will confirm that the seemingly relentless rise in interest rates will end soon, meaning respite for both stocks and bonds.

Japan’s government is imposing sanctions against three groups and four individuals for supporting North Korea’s missile and nuclear development program

Adidas /// Studio has announced its very own residency program for "Web3-powered" digital artists. 

In China’s current economic travails, US and other Group of Seven nations increasingly see evidence of deep-seated structural problems that ultimately will strengthen the West’s hand against a weakening geopolitical competitor. The view emerging from officials in Washington, Rome, Tokyo and other capitals, who spoke with Bloomberg News mostly on condition of anonymity in recent days, is that the dominant economic narrative that has guided the flows of capital around the globe for decades is flipping fast.

Patulin, a mycotoxin produced by various fungi, poses a threat to a wide range of organisms, including humans, mammals, plants, and microbes. This mycotoxin is commonly found on damaged or decaying fruits, especially apples, and can contaminate various apple-based products like applesauce, apple juice, jams, and ciders, especially in environments with subpar hygiene during food production. The global concern over patulin toxicity encompasses a range of health issues, from nausea and lung congestion to ulcers, intestinal hemorrhages, and more severe consequences such as DNA damage, immunosuppression, and an increased risk of cancer. Consequently, numerous governments worldwide have imposed limits on the permissible levels of patulin in food items, particularly in baby food. Addressing patulin toxicity involves multiple treatment approaches, including oxygen therapy, immunotherapy, detoxification therapy, and nutrient therapy.

Nifty settled lower on the last day of August on Thursday, tracking weak global cues, while investors awaited India's gross domestic product (GDP) data for the April-June quarter of current fiscal (2023-2024) which is expected later today. India's GDP likely moved up to 7.7 per cent in the first quarter, recording the fastest annual pace in a year, supported by robust government capital expenditure and a strong services sector. However, some economists and rating agencies expect India's Q1 GDP print to beat the 8 per cent forecast of the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC).

Japanese retailer Seven & i Holdings Co. is selling department store chain Sogo & Seibu Co. to a U.S. investment fund, as the labor union went on strike ahead of the announcement

Asian stock markets are mostly lower after Japanese factory activity and Chinese service industry growth weakened

Japan's defense ministry is requesting a nearly 12% budget increase that includes two warships with advanced radar and long-range cruise missiles

Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has sampled seafood and talked to workers at Tokyo’s Toyosu fish market on a visit to assess the impact of China’s ban on Japanese seafood in reaction to the release of wastewater from the Fukushima Daiichi plant

Investors would closely watch the GDP data due later in the evening. «Given mixed global cues and derivatives monthly expiry, Nifty is likely to remain in consolidation mode while sector rotation would lead to stock-specific action,» said Siddhartha Khemka, Head — Retail Research, Motilal Oswal Financial Services. Here's breaking down the pre-market actions:STATE OF THE MARKETSGIFT Nifty (Earlier SGX Nifty) signals a muted startGIFT Nifty on the NSE IX traded 10 points, or 0.05 per cent, lower at 19,468.50, signaling that Dalal Street was headed for muted start on Thursday.

Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and three Cabinet ministers have eaten Fukushima fish sashimi at a lunch meeting in an apparent effort to show that fish is safe following the release of treated radioactive wastewater from the Fukushima Daiichi nuc...

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B-1B bombers for joint drills with South Korea and Japan on Wednesday, as the three allies have stepped up responses to threats from North Korea. A U.S. B-1B flew alongside South Korean FA-50 jets and U.S.

Global shares are mostly trading higher, boosted by a Wall Street rally that came on positive reports on consumer confidence and job openings

Asian shares are trading higher, boosted by a Wall Street rally that came on positive reports on consumer confidence and job openings

"Market is moving in a range and we expect this trend to continue given the data-packed week and monthly derivatives expiry. Further, consistent selling by FIIs and poor monsoon in the month of August raised concern among investors, thus keeping the upside limited," said Siddhartha Khemka, Head — Retail Research, Motilal Oswal Financial Services. Here's breaking down the pre-market actions:STATE OF THE MARKETSGIFT Nifty (Earlier SGX Nifty) signals a positive startGIFT Nifty on the NSE IX traded 18 points, or 0.09 per cent, higher at 19,529, signaling that Dalal Street was headed for positive start on Wednesday.

A team investigating sexual assault allegations against the late founder of a talent agency for boy bands says it has found the charges credible and is calling for financial compensation for the victims

Day trading guide for today: Domestic equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty settled higher in the previous session supported by gains in select heavyweights, including HDFC Bank, Tata Steel amid positive global cues. In Asian markets, Seoul, Tokyo, Shanghai and Hong Kong ended with gains. European markets were trading in the green.

₹305 crore during the session. As per the NSE data, FIIs cumulatively bought ₹10,515.8 crore of Indian equities, while they sold ₹10,453.97 crore --- resulting in an inflow of ₹61.51 crore. Meanwhile, DIIs infused ₹8,131.87 crore and offloaded ₹7,826.78 crore, registering an inflow of ₹305.09 crore.

TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan threatened on Tuesday to take China to the World Trade Organization to seek a reversal of Beijing's ban on all of its seafood imports after the release of treated radioactive water from the stricken Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant.