South Korea's President Lee says interest rate rise is unavoidable
FILE PHOTO: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung speaks during a ceremony to celebrate the 81st anniversary of the Korean Liberation Day in Seoul, South Korea, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026. Lee Jin-man/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo 01 Sep 2026 09:27AM SEOUL, Sept 1 : South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Tuesday the ec
Japan stocks hindered by higher cost of capital as interest rates rise
EquitiesJAPEX, Mebuki Financial boost ROE targets, looking to buck trendThe Nikkei Stock Average has seen increased volatility since reaching a record high on June 25. (Photo by Jumpei Kinefuchi)AKIRA INUJIMASeptember 1, 2026 06:18 JSTTOKYO -- Rising interest rates have hampered Japanese equities in recent weeks by lif
