Bloomberg The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is likely to keep its current monetary easing program “for many quarters to come” to ensure an economic recovery and pursue a still remote target of sustainable 2% inflation, according to a former BOJ official. “There’s a good case for the BOJ to be sticking to the current yield curve control for the …

  Bloomberg US stock-index futures and Treasuries fluctuated between the gains and losses amid concern over a global economic slowdown. Contracts on the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 gauges were little changed, while Europe’s Stoxx 600 climbed the most since June 24. The two- and 10-year US yield curve remained inverted as investors awaited the minutes of the Federal Reserve’s …

  Bloomberg Washington’s latest move to restrain Beijing from fostering its chipmaking industry is powering China’s semiconductor stocks as the US restrictions could fire up support for homegrown technology. China chipmakers were one of the few bright spots in the markets on Wednesday after Bloomberg News reported that the US is pushing the Netherlands to ban ASML Holding NV from …

  Bloomberg Gold slumped to the lowest in more than six months as the dollar rallied amid growing recession fears that caused losses across risk assets. The greenback surged to highest in more than two years as investors retreated to the haven, putting pressure on bullion. US stocks briefly slumped more than 2% amid fears that the Federal Reserve’s rate …

  Bloomberg Just 20 minutes north-west of Singapore’s Changi Airport — regularly voted the world’s best — is Seletar Airport, the city-state’s second, and far well less known, airfield. It’s predominantly where the super-rich land in their private jets. It’s also where the future of aviation could be taking off. The neighbourhood, more known for its laid-back cafes in restored …

  Bloomberg Fomento Economico Mexicano agreed to buy Switzerland-based convenience store operator Valora for as much as $1.2 billion to expand into Europe. Femsa, as the company is known, offered 260 francs a share, a premium of 52% to the closing price, the companies said. Valora climbed as much as 51% to 258 francs in early Swiss trading. Based in …

Bloomberg Scandinavian airline SAS AB filed for Chapter 11 to tackle its debt burden for a second time in two years as the recovery from the disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic has been slower than expected. Scandinavia’s largest airline has been in talks with its creditors to convert 20 billion Swedish kronor ($1.9 billion) of outstanding debt and hybrid …

Bloomberg EasyJet Plc Chief Operating Officer Peter Bellew is leaving, just as the UK discount carrier grapples with flight cancellations and strikes disrupting its service. Bellew, 57, who joined from low-cost rival Ryanair Holdings Plc in 2019, will be succeeded as interim COO by David Morgan, who has filled the role on a temporary basis previously, EasyJet said in a …

  Bloomberg A Boeing Co 737 Max operated by SpiceJet Ltd made an emergency landing in Karachi after an indicator light malfunctioned, according to a spokesman for the Indian low-cost carrier. The plane was en route to Dubai from New Delhi and landed safely after diverting to the Pakistani city, where a replacement aircraft was headed to pick up passengers …

  Bloomberg British Airways (BA) will pull more flights from its summer schedule as the carrier looks to reduce last-minute cancellations amid continuing staffing shortages and long queues at airports. The unit of IAG SA has now reduced its timetable by 11% through October, compared with a 10% cut for the period announced in May. The UK government has waived …