Asian shares rose following a record climb in the S&P 500 and the Bank of Japan’s rate hike to 0.5%, the highest since 2008. The Nikkei 225 gained 0.3%, while the Hang Seng and Shanghai Composite increased by 1.8% and 0.7%, respectively. U.S. Treasury yields remained stable amid mixed economic signals, with oil prices dipping after President Trump urged producers to lower crude prices.
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U.S. stocks are inching toward record highs, with the S&P 500 up 0.2% and the Dow Jones gaining 236 points. Mixed Treasury yields reflect a stable economic outlook, despite a slight increase in unemployment claims. Notable market movements include GE Aerospace rising 6.8% and Electronic Arts plummeting 18.2% due to revenue warnings.
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U.S. stocks are experiencing a slowdown as the S&P 500 drifts near its record high, down 0.1% in early trading, while the Dow Jones rises 0.2%. Electronic Arts shares fell 15% due to disappointing revenue forecasts, whereas GE Aerospace surged 8.5% after exceeding profit expectations. Treasury yields remain steady, with the 10-year yield at 4.64%.
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