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How a hedge fund exodus reshaped global cocoa markets 

How a hedge fund exodus reshaped global cocoa markets 

The impact of hedge funds' exit illustrates how reliant trading has become on th...

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The star dealmakers remaking the rules of corporate debt

The star dealmakers remaking the rules of corporate debt

The world of liability management is a small, aggressive and, thus far, male-dom...

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Investors hope for U.S. stock market trifecta in 2025 after boom years

Investors hope for U.S. stock market trifecta in 2025 a...

They are eyeing a solid economy supporting corporate profits, moderating interes...

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Japan selects two groups for third offshore wind power round

Japan selects two groups for third offshore wind power ...

The country aims to accelerate offshore wind development as part of its decarbon...

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BOJ debated need for caution in raising rates, meeting minutes show

BOJ debated need for caution in raising rates, meeting ...

Contrary to its concern over external risks, the BOJ board was mostly optimistic...

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Mizuho CEO sees global boom in M&A after Trump takes office

Mizuho CEO sees global boom in M&A after Trump takes of...

Masahiro Kihara, the CEO of Mizuho, Japan’s third-largest lender, is expecting U...

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Toyota eyes solo Lexus EV plant in Shanghai

Toyota eyes solo Lexus EV plant in Shanghai

The automaker, which currently ships Lexus models from Japan to China, intends t...

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Singapore pulls ahead of Hong Kong in race to be crypto hub

Singapore pulls ahead of Hong Kong in race to be crypto...

The Southeast Asian city-state doled out 13 cryptocurrency licenses in 2024 to a...

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Nippon Steel's bid for U.S. Steel referred to Biden for final decision

Nippon Steel's bid for U.S. Steel referred to Biden for...

Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States referred the bid to the U.S...

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Daiwa aims to raise wages at least 5% next year amid competition for talent

Daiwa aims to raise wages at least 5% next year amid co...

Daiwa is discussing a pay raise of at least 5% for the financial year beginning ...

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Japan startups set for longest rout on record as rate hike looms

Japan startups set for longest rout on record as rate h...

A rate hike by the Bank of Japan would make it more expensive for new companies ...

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JR Kyushu to end passenger ship operations after water leak incident

JR Kyushu to end passenger ship operations after water ...

JR Kyushu Jet Ferry covered up a water leak incident on its high-speed passenger...

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Risks stack up for the global economy in 2025

Risks stack up for the global economy in 2025

New spending priorities beckon for national budgets already stretched after the ...

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BOJ debated need for caution in raising rates, Oct minutes show

BOJ debated need for caution in raising rates, Oct minu...

Contrary to its concern over external risks, the BOJ board was mostly optimistic...

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Honda crafts Nissan rescue plan that plays out over years

Honda crafts Nissan rescue plan that plays out over years

While executives called the transaction a merger, Honda will take the lead in fo...

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Shrinking U.S. bar tabs signal little festive cheer for liquor makers

Shrinking U.S. bar tabs signal little festive cheer for...

Some drinkers are switching to cheaper liquor brands and venues or reducing the ...