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Wall Street veterans used to tell their underlings, and their clients as well, that the bond market is a daily referendum for the government. It is facing competition now.

Investors are increasingly sensitive about rising levels of debt, while the outlook for tariffs in the U.S. has become even less clear.

Investors continued to wrestle with weak electric-vehicle sales balanced by artificial intelligence-fueled growth potential.

Moves in Asian indexes suggested investors remained on edge after a so-so end to August.

The concern is that Japanese investors may move away from U.S. debt to focus on their own backyard.

Berkshire’s move comes as Japan’s Nikkei stock index records gains of more than 10% over the past three months.

Korean Air is doubling its fleet of Boeing jets.

Trump has navigated a rocky relationship with China, threatened higher tariffs on India, and awaits a crucial court decision, all of which will help determine U.S. trade policy.

The Trump administration is backing away from suggestions it could take a stake in TSMC, despite its plans to demand shares in Intel.

Shares are up 20% for the year despite the one-two punch. While further gains may be a struggle, tariffs might not have been as serious a blow as expected and the prime minister might keep his job.

When friendships go awry, there is often a rush to find new cliques. That is playing out on the international stage.

Intel looks to be set to get the U.S. government as a shareholder. The Trump administration could pursue equity stakes in other companies including Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing

Bullish stock extends gains following its strong trading debut Wednesday, while Coherent tumbles after issuing a disappointing outlook.

Bitcoin hit a new high of more than $124,000 overnight but the largest cryptocurrency and Ether are retreating from recent highs.

Singapore hasn’t been suffering in the retreat from globalization, and yet the city-state is looking to sector diversification—financials, artificial intelligence, and pharmaceuticals—to reduce dependence on trade.

The elevator company is poised to benefit from increased demand, thanks to a building boom in China, South Korea, and India.

Shares surge after the online comic-book platform tops earnings expectations and unveils a deal with Disney.

Intel shares were gaining, as CEO Lip-Bu Tan appears to be out of President Donald Trump’s firing line. But there’s a bigger prize to be won.

Growth was already looking rocky for India before 50% tariffs came along, William Pesek writes in a guest commentary.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing and Samsung have invested heavily in the U.S.

Firefly Aerospace launches IPO above expectations, the housing market looks out of whack, and more news to start your day.

India has a large trade surplus with the U.S. and was previously facing 25% rates set to go into effect this Thursday.

The Nikkei 225 is on a larger uptrend, but secure trade deals will ensure investors are upbeat about the import-focused Japanese economy.

General Motors is a big beneficiary of lower import tariffs on South Korea. The U.S. auto maker builds cars there.

Tesla is looking to diversify its battery supply away from China.