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By Akiko Okamoto and Chris Gallagher TOKYO (Reuters) – With cherry blossoms reaching full bloom in Tokyo, Japanese sports fans erupted in jubilation on Wednesday after their countrymen defeated Team USA to win the World Baseball Classic (WBC). Over a hundred people gathered near Shimbashi Station in the city centre to get special newspaper editions celebrating the victory. The scene quickly turned chaotic, with police officers jumping in to help […]

By Akiko Okamoto and Chris Gallagher TOKYO (Reuters) – With cherry blossoms reaching full bloom in Tokyo, Japanese sports fans erupted in jubilation on Wednesday after their countrymen defeated Team USA to win the World Baseball Classic (WBC). Over a hundred people gathered near Shimbashi Station in the city centre to get special newspaper editions celebrating the victory. The scene quickly turned chaotic, with police officers jumping in to help […]

(Corrects para 5 to say market is pricing in 85% chance of 25 bps hike and 15% chance of no increase, not the other way around) A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee With about 12 hours still to go before the Fed announces its policy decision, investors are attempting a bit of a risk-on rally. Comments from U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, […]

(Corrects para 5 to say market is pricing in 85% chance of 25 bps hike and 15% chance of no increase, not the other way around) A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee With about 12 hours still to go before the Fed announces its policy decision, investors are attempting a bit of a risk-on rally. Comments from U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, […]

(Reuters) – Shohei Ohtani described Japan’s triumph over the United States in the World Baseball Classic (WBC) final as the best moment of his life and said he has already set his sights on the next edition of the global showcase in 2026. Ohtani struck out Mike Trout, the U.S. captain and his Los Angeles Angels team mate, to seal a thrilling 3-2 victory as Japan won their third WBC […]

(Reuters) – Shohei Ohtani described Japan’s triumph over the United States in the World Baseball Classic (WBC) final as the best moment of his life and said he has already set his sights on the next edition of the global showcase in 2026. Ohtani struck out Mike Trout, the U.S. captain and his Los Angeles Angels team mate, to seal a thrilling 3-2 victory as Japan won their third WBC […]

By Joey Roulette WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Billionaire Richard Branson’s cash-strapped Virgin Orbit Holdings Inc is near a deal for a $200 million investment from Texas-based venture capital investor Matthew Brown via a private share placement, according to a term sheet seen by Reuters. A successful deal would be a major boost of confidence in the satellite launch company that saw its market capitalization slump to a record low of $150 million […]

By Joey Roulette WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Billionaire Richard Branson’s cash-strapped Virgin Orbit Holdings Inc is near a deal for a $200 million investment from Texas-based venture capital investor Matthew Brown via a private share placement, according to a term sheet seen by Reuters. A successful deal would be a major boost of confidence in the satellite launch company that saw its market capitalization slump to a record low of $150 million […]

By Supantha Mukherjee and Martin Coulter STOCKHOLM/LONDON (Reuters) – Rapid technological advances such as the ChatGPT generative artificial intelligence (AI) app are complicating efforts by European Union lawmakers to agree on landmark AI laws, sources with direct knowledge of the matter have told Reuters. The European Commission proposed the draft rules nearly two years ago in a bid to protect citizens from the dangers of the emerging technology, which has […]