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Reuters reported that the gunman had wounded two other people in a shooting at a hospital The Japanese police surrounded a post office, and said the case may be linked to an earlier apparent shooting at a nearby hospital in which two people were wounded. One post office employee is still believed to be inside the building, according to AP. Warabi, is situated North of Tokyo, the capital city of Japan.

KKR & Co. is raising a second Asia real estate fund, targeting $2 billion to $2.5 billion to spend across the region, according to people familiar with the matter. 

New Delhi: Gentari Sdn Bhd, GIC Holdings Pte Ltd and AM Green, promoted by Greenko founders, recently announced plans for one of the world’s largest green-ammonia plants. In an email interview, Greenko founder, president and joint managing director Mahesh Kolli said an equity raise for AM Green Molecules, AM Green Technology & Solutions, and AM Green International would be done at an "appropriate time".

Nifty 50 today: Snapping their two-day winning run, frontline indices Nifty 50 and the Sensex resumed their downward march on Tuesday, October 31, amid mixed global cues. Major Asian markets declined today as data showed Chinese manufacturing activity contracted. According to a Reuters report, data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed that China's official purchasing managers' index (PMI) fell to 49.5 in October from 50.2, dipping back below the 50-point level.

(Reuters) — U.S. stock index futures were mixed on Tuesday in the run-up to the Federal Reserve's policy meeting that will shape expectations for its interest rate path, while investors also awaited a fresh batch of earnings reports.

Investing.com-- The Bank of Japan held interest rates at ultra-low levels on Tuesday and slightly altered the rhetoric around its yield curve control (YCC) policy, while also forecasting higher inflation levels in the coming years. 

TOKYO (Reuters) — Japan's government confirmed on Tuesday that it did not intervene in the currency market to prop up the yen in the past month, data from the Ministry of Finance showed.

The S&P 500 finished higher, as rates rose modestly, and the dollar and the VIX fell. Today will be when the excitement starts, with the Bank of Japan policy decision keeping rates stable as expected, followed by a slew of economic data for the rest of the week and a Fed meeting and press conference on Wednesday.

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The Japanese government has taken action to freeze the assets of nine Hamas operatives and a cryptocurrency trading company that were involved in financing the terrorist organization. This decision was reached during a cabinet meeting on the 31st October, Yonhap News reported.

yen hovered near a two-week high on Tuesday, boosted by a report that the Bank of Japan (BOJ) could further tweak a key bond yield policy tool when it announces its monetary decision later in the day. The dollar looked set to end the month largely unchanged against a basket of currencies, having lost some steam after a roughly 2.5% gain in September. Yet, the greenback is being underpinned by risks of another rate hike from the Federal Reserve, analysts say, noting a still-resilient U.S.

Bank of Japan's policy decision when it is likely to lift its inflation forecasts and ponder tweaks to its bond yield control. The yen weakened 0.19% to 149.38 per dollar but was not far from the two-week peak of 148.81 it touched on Monday after the Nikkei newspaper reported the BOJ would consider making adjustments to its yield curve control (YCC). The BOJ sets a target of around 0% for the 10-year yield under YCC. Under criticism that its heavy defence of the cap is causing market distortions and an unwelcome yen fall, it raised its de-facto ceiling for the yield to 1.0% from 0.5% in July. On Tuesday, the 10-year JGB yield jumped 6.5 basis points to 0.955%, its highest since May.

shares rallied on Tuesday amid speculation that the central bank will loosen yield curve controls later in the day, offsetting a big drop in tech stocks following declines for U.S. peers and disappointing earnings from Panasonic. The Topix banking index climbed 2.25% as of 10:28 local time (0128 GMT) to lead gains among the Tokyo Stock Exchange's (TSE) 33 industry groups. The Nikkei newspaper reported overnight that the Bank of Japan will consider raising the ceiling for long-term yields from the current 1% at its policy meeting likely ending sometime around the TSE's midday trading recess. The benchmark 10-year Japanese government bond yield jumped to a fresh decade high at 0.955% shortly after the market open, while the yen traded around 149.42 per dollar after reaching a nearly two-week high of 148.81 overnight. «It feels to me personally like there's going to be a policy tweak today» by the BOJ, said Kazuo Kamitani, an equity market strategist at Nomura Securities. However, in the event of a hawkish shift, «I don't expect a big swing in the long-term yield from here, as it's already come a good way, but investors will want to confirm that,» he said. Japan's Topix index gained 0.43%, with an index of value shares such as banks rallying 0.65%, outpacing a 0.21% rise for growth shares, which are predominantly tech names . The Nikkei 225 share average, with its heavy weighting for tech shares, slipped 0.18% to 30,640.89. Chip-testing equipment manufacturer Advantest was the Nikkei's biggest drag, shaving off 44 points with a 4.3% slide.

Oil prices rose in early Asian trade on Tuesday ahead of global central bank meetings and as tensions in the Middle East remained high. Brent crude futures rose 46 cents, or 0.53%, to $87.91 a barrel by 0001 GMT while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude climbed 33 cents, or 0.4%, to $83.64 a barrel. Oil fell more than 3% on Monday as Israel's attacks on Gaza escalated although fears eased that the Israel-Hamas war would disrupt supply from the region. Israeli troops and tanks attacked Gaza's main northern city from the east and west on Monday, three days after it began ground operations in the Palestinian enclave. Traders were also keeping a close eye on global monetary policy, with rate-setting meetings of major central banks scheduled for this week. The Bank of Japan (BOJ) will be the first with its meeting on Tuesday where it is likely to revise up its inflation forecasts and discuss further tweaks to its bond yield curve control (YCC). Speculation grew on Monday that the BOJ would act after Nikkei, citing sources close to the matter, reported that policymakers may further tweak YCC to allow the 10-year Japanese government bond yield to rise above 1%. The U.S.

Armenia in South Caucasus is a hidden treasure with its world class wines, pristine valleys, breathtaking views that caters to a variety of tourists and lagro products that would be savoured globally. Not many are aware that the world’s first winery existed in Armenia 6,000 years back and in present-day Armenia it has been revived leading to a craze for tastier home-grown wine even as the locally produced Brandy remains popular in the region and beyond. Over the last decade and a half almost 200 local wine brands have entered the market making a market not only locally but in Russia, Europe and the USA. India is the next preferred target for the Armenian wine industry in the backdrop of emerging strategic partnership. Leading from the front is Armas and its dynamic CEO Victoria Aslanian – vineyards, Winery, Distillery, Hotel and Tasting room. “Wine existed in Armenia since antiquity and the industry has been revived successfully.

Gold prices were flat on Tuesday after slipping below the critical $2,000 milestone in the last session, as investors prepared for central bank meetings this week with particular focus on the U.S. Federal Reserve's policy outlook. FUNDAMENTALS * Spot gold was steady at $1,995.69 per ounce by 0059 GMT and U.S.

Indian markets are likely open on a flat note on T... moreIndian markets are likely open on a flat note on Tuesday, following mixed trade in Asian peers ahead of a key monetary policy decision by the Bank of Japan.

₹1,761.86 crore, according to NSE data. DIIs bought equities ₹1,328.47 crore net, the exchange data showed.World oil prices sank Monday as traders hoped a region-wide conflict could still be avoided and Israel said its forces killed dozens of Hamas militants in clashes in Gaza.Global investors are looking forward to key reports on consumer confidence and the U.S.

US Federal Reserve and the Bank of England will leave interest rates unchanged on Wednesday and Thursday, respectively. This week, investors will also keep a close eye on policy announcement from Japan’s central bank and China factory data. The US stocks rallied more than 1% on Monday ahead of jobs data and the Federal Reserve's two-day monetary policy meeting.

The Blue Lock manga, known for its narrative and portrayal of the sports universe, has acquired its place among top-tier anime series since its release. Anticipation was in the air as enthusiasts eagerly awaited the release of the manga's chapter 239. However, much to their dismay, this much-anticipated chapter encountered an unexpected delay. Such hiccups in the world of manga, while rare, can generate a whirlwind of emotions among its dedicated followers.

Trade and economy officials from the Group of Seven wealthy democracies have strengthened their pledge to work together to ensure smooth supply chains for essentials like energy and food despite global uncertainties