Stocks Push Higher on US Labor Market Strength and AI Spending

Options traders are ramping up hedges against sharp yen swings over the next two weeks, positioning for the Bank of Japan’s policy meeting and the possibility of currency intervention by authorities seeking to support the yen.

Former Singapore Defense Minister Ng Eng Hen offers his perspective on the intersection of geopolitics and defense. He speaks with Haslinda Amin from the sidelines of 'Nomura Investment Forum Asia' in Singapore. (Source: Bloomberg)

Nomura International Wealth Management North Asia CIO Julia Wang says the chips rally in Asia is mostly justified by earnings growth, but she thinks valuation has also reset. Wang speaks with Haslinda Amin from the sidelines of 'Nomura Investment Forum Asia' in Singapore. (Source: Bloomberg)

Korea Investment Corp. will open its first office in Tokyo this summer as the $232 billion sovereign wealth fund seeks to expand investments in Japan, including alternative assets such as private equity, hedge funds and private debt.