Jan 24, 2024

In Asia, it’s a tale of two markets

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Japan's Nikkei index has hit a 34-year high. Meanwhile, China's markets have hit 5-year lows. What gives?

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What's behind all those market movements?

by Sabri Ben-Achour

It was the best of times and it was the worst of times for markets in Asia. Capital is moving in China and Japan, and that appears to be a sign of bigger economic trends. We’ll discuss with Eric Altbach, a partner at the Albright Stonebridge Group.

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Artificial intelligence is increasingly being used to commit identity fraud.

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