BLOOMBERG US equities traded higher, as the latest readings on jobs and factory-gate inflation were slightly softer than expected, a boost for those hoping the Federal Reserve may be approaching the end point of an era of aggressive interest rate hikes. The S&P 500 rose 0.3% while the more rate-sensitive Nasdaq 100 gained 0.9% after US jobless claims for the …

BLOOMBERG Japan’s trade watchdog cautioned Mizuho Financial Group Inc’s brokerage unit, saying the company priced newly listed stocks in a way that could undermine competition and cause the issuing companies “unfair disadvantages.” Mizuho Securities Co set prices on some initial public offerings (IPOs) in 2020 and 2021 at levels below where the issuers said they should be, the Japan Fair …

DUBAI / GULF TIME The first-ever shopping mall specializing in innovative interior design solutions and high-end home furniture in the United Arab Emirates and the Mena region has opened its doors. Keeping up with the growing demand on luxurious furnished properties, Art of Living is introducing a unique and exclusive concept in the interior design and furniture industry with a …