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Yen Goes Strong As Saudi and Iran Heated Tension Started The Year 2016

Yen started 2016 with a two-month high in trading, while Saudi and Iran cuts diplomatic ties.

McDonald's Japan Shares Plunge After Report That US Parent Company May Sell Stake

McDonald fell the most in almost five years after a report that says the American fast food chain was looking for investors to offload its stake in the Japanese that's struggling to recover from a series of food scandals. McDonald's Corp., the U.S. parent company, is reportedly looking to gain about 100 billion yen ($825 million) and has asked potential buyers to respond by mid-January.

Asian stock markets boosted after U.S. jobs report

Asian stock markets traded higher after the US jobs report suggested the likelihood of the Federal Reserve to rise interest rates in next week. Stock benchmark traded higher in Japan, China, South Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, Philippines, and Indonesia.

Mixed Reaction in Asian Market As U.S. High Job Rates and Possible Fed Hike

Japanese and Chinese shares are up, while other Asia Pacific market decreases. As dollar stands high and U.S. strong jobs data may make Fed increase interest rates in December.

Japan final PMI for October is nation's strongest in a year

Japan's PMI for the last six months has remained above the 50s for six months straight, indicating that the nation's economy is in the process of recovering from the market collapse in August.

Asia shares trade at three weeks low after new data from China was released

China released new data on declining companies profit on late Monday prompt fear among investors causing a significant selling action in early trade. This, together with a sharp drop in the Wall Street on Monday fuels concern among investors.

Japan's Nikkei turns negative for the year to date

Japan's Nikkei dipped into negative territory for the year following a 2.4% plunge Tuesday. Despite better-than-expected growth in the second quarter, investor sentiment was weighed down by weak trade data from China.

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