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The GBP/USD edged higher in reaction to the firmer wages and jobs data from the UK earlier this morning, ahead of the release of even more top-tier data from both sides of the pond.

Investing.com-- Most Asian currencies weakened on Tuesday, while the dollar firmed as markets hunkered down before key U.S. inflation data that is widely expected to factor into the path of interest rates. 

TOKYO (Reuters) -Toyota Motor Corp said on Tuesday both the president and chairman of small-car unit Daihatsu Motor will step down following revelations of misconduct related to rigged collision safety-tests.

JSW Steel Ltd has announced the formation of a 50:50 joint venture with Japanese steel manufacturer JFE Steel Corporation to produce grain-oriented electrical steel in India. The new company will be named JSW JFE Electrical Steel Private Limited. It will have a manufacturing base in Karnataka and a planned investment of ₹5,500 crore, JSW said in a public disclosure on Tuesday.

Asian shares are mostly rising in morning trading, as investors watched for the latest indicators on inflation

Asian shares have gained in morning trading, as investors awaited an update on U.S. consumer inflation that might help set the Federal Reserve's policy on interest rates

Benchmark U.S. crude oil for March delivery rose 8 cents to $76.92 per barrel Monday

SpaceX rocket on Wednesday, following recent completed touchdowns by China, India and Japan. So why entrust such tasks to the commercial sector, especially after an attempt by another company with similar goals, Astrobotic, failed just last month? The answer lies in the way NASA has fundamentally reorganized itself for Artemis, the agency's flagship Moon-to-Mars program.

Investing.com-- Arm- the British chip designer which is majority owned by SoftBank, saw its market valuation more than double in a matter of days after it flagged improved earnings on increasing demand from artificial intelligence.

Investing.com-- Most Asian stocks rose slightly on Tuesday in anticipation of key U.S. inflation data, while Japan’s Nikkei 225 index rallied to 34-year highs on positive earnings from the technology sector and dovish signals from the Bank of Japan.

By Brigid Riley

Asian stocks inched higher and the dollar held steady on Tuesday ahead of a key U.S. inflation report that could help shape the Federal Reserve's rates outlook and determine the timing of interest rate cuts. Bitcoin remained strong after crossing $50,000 for the first time in over two years, thanks to inflows into exchange traded funds backed by the digital asset. It was last at $50,0097 in Asian hours.

Sensex plunged 523.00 points, or 0.73%, to close at 71,072.49, while the Nifty 50 settled 166.45 points, or 0.76%, lower at 21,616.05. “The premium valuation gap between mid to large caps has notched to its all-time high. Despite a robust economic forecast, corporate earnings are expected to slow due to moderated operating margins.

Kochi, Japan, will move into the metaverse space, with city officials sealing a web3 deal with the Philippines-based Start Lands.

Keynes once said that markets can stay irrational longer than you can stay solvent.

Godzilla Minus One, the latest monster movie from Toho, offers various viewing options in theaters and on streaming platforms. Here's a breakdown of how and where to catch the film.

If India wants to build a robust computer and electronics manufacturing industry, it needs to shift focus, fast. Instead of concentrating on its domestic market, it should become regionally competitive and export-driven. That would mean recognizing that Vietnam, not China, is its biggest rival.

India Electronics & Semiconductor Association (IESA) and the India SME Forum- have supported the continuation of prohibition of imposing customs duties on electronic transmissions at the World Trade Organization (WTO), citing it to be important for supply chain resilience post Covid. The two industry bodies made this submission to the global trade watchdog as part of a consortium of around 170 global associations. The submission comes amid India and South Africa pushing hard for the prohibition to end as it leads to revenue loss and are keen on an outcome on the issue before the WTO's 13th ministerial conference (MC13) later this month. The moratorium on customs duties on electronic transmissions is in place since 1998. Around 105 countries, including the US, the UK, Australia, China, and Japan favour this prohibition. «Continuation of the moratorium is also important to supply chain resilience for manufacturing and services industries,» the associations said.

markets subdued the start of what could turn into a busy week, with all eyes on U.S. inflation data for clues on when the Federal Reserve may start to cut rates. The euro was down 0.14% $1.0769, edging off a 10-day high touched in early trading after the past week saw a small bounce back following steady declines in 2024. A reading of the euro zone's economic growth in the fourth quarter on Wednesday could offer fresh direction.

Intellectual Conclave titled “North East India, Bangladesh and the Bay of Bengal region in the Indo-Pacific: The Way Forward,” was organized by think tank Asian Confluence in collaboration with the Minister of External Affairs, India (MEA), Embassy of Japan in India, and North Eastern Council in the picturesque city of Shillong on Monday. Ambassador of Japan to India, Hiroshi Suzuki highlighted the necessity to identify the actionable projects for new investments in the region. Focusing on connectivity between India and Bangladesh, High commissioner of Bangladesh to India, Mustafizur Rehman said that connectivity projects must be mutually beneficial. P Kumaran, Special Secretary, Economic Relations & Development Partnership Administration, MEA, emphasized on the projects that are taken up in the Northeast India and explained how robust connectivity between India and Bangladesh could become a game changer for the Bay of Bengal region.