The dollar fell to its weakest level against the Japanese yen in three weeks after U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he expected the Bank of Japan to raise interest rates to tackle inflation.

Asian shares are mixed after days of gains driven by hopes for lower U.S. interest rates. In Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 fell 1.4% ...

At least that’s what Wall Street’s fear gauge suggests. The VIX plunged to its lowest point of 2025 on Wednesday, just above 14 — roughly 30 percent below its long-run average of 20 — while the S&P ...

The US president has said he will prioritise trying to achieve a ceasefire in Ukraine when he meets with Mr Putin on Friday in Alaska.