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Employers unexpectedly cut jobs in December

U.S. employers unexpectedly cut 85,000 jobs in December, cooling optimism on the labor market's recovery and keeping pressure on President Barack Obama to find ways to spur job growth.

Bankruptcy fears hit Japan Air as government mulls aid

Shares in Japan Airlines Corp tumbled on Friday as media reports and comments from government officials heightened fears Asia's biggest carrier by revenue will file for bankruptcy as part of a state bailout.

Toshiba to outsource bulk of TVs in U.S.

Japan's Toshiba Corp needs to outsource more TV production in the U.S. to better compete against bigger South Korean rivals and focus on high-end products, an executive said.

Stocks rise, dollar dips ahead of U.S. jobs

Global stocks advanced on Friday, anticipating an improvement in all-important U.S. monthly jobs data, while the dollar fell from a four-month high against the yen after Japan's new finance minister backed off his call for a weaker currency. Crude oil prices dipped, extending losses the previous day on worries about tighter Chinese monetary policy. Safe-haven government bonds were mostly steady. ...

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Dollar dips vs yen on Japan finmin comments

The dollar dipped against the yen on Friday after Japanese Finance Minister Naoto Kan said markets should decide exchange rates.

TV makers bet big on 3D, payoff uncertain

Television manufacturers are banking on 3D TVs for their next sales boost, with sets capable of adding that extra visual dimension expected to hit U.S. store shelves in force by the middle of 2010.

GM, government backers show off first Volt battery

General Motors Co showed off the first battery pack for its electric Chevy Volt on Thursday with a ceremony that highlighted the automaker's dependence on U.S. government financing for its revival plans.

TV makers bet big on 3D but payoff uncertain

Television manufacturers are banking on 3D TVs for their next sales boost, with sets capable of adding that extra visual dimension expected to hit U.S. store shelves in force by the middle of 2010.

Japan's new finance minister endorses JAL bailout

Japan's new finance minister, Naoto Kan, said he expected a state-backed fund to support Japan Airlines (9205.T), fuelling growing expectations that Asia's largest carrier by revenue will be bailed out with public money

Wall Street falls as dollar weighs after jobs data

Stocks were down on Thursday alongside weak global markets as the U.S. dollar strengthened after the government reported a slight increase in initial jobless claims.

Daily Outlook - Jan 7

Future hazy as Google makes waves; China sued over Internet filter; Fed sees jobs turnaround

Panasonic, DirecTV team up on 3D

Japan's Panasonic Corp and DirecTV Group, the top U.S. satellite TV provider, will together launch three high-definition 3D channels by June to try and jump-start demand for 3D TVs and content.

New Japanese finance minister calls for weaker yen

Japan's new finance minister called for a weaker yen on Thursday and said he would work with the Bank of Japan to achieve an appropriate level, prompting a sharp slide in the currency against the dollar.

Equities slip, yen weakens, eyes on U.S. data

Equities came off the boil globally on Thursday, after rising every day so far this year, as investors stepped back to await key U.S. economic data at the end of the week.

Japan finance minister says want yen to weaken more

Japan's newly appointed Finance Minister, Naoto Kan, said he wanted the yen to weaken more and would work with the Bank of Japan to bring the currency to an appropriate level given its impact on the economy.

Asia shares ease after rally; eyes on U.S. jobs

Asian shares eased after hitting a 17-month high on Thursday, while the dollar was steady as investors kept caution before U.S. nonfarm payrolls data later in the week for hints on the greenback's direction.

Asia shares ease after rally; eyes on US jobs

Asia shares up on resources, eyes on U.S. jobs

Asian shares edged up on Thursday, buoyed by resource shares, while the dollar was on the defensive after minutes from the Federal Reserve's latest policy meeting suggested the possibility of more stimulus measures for the U.S. economy.

Japan names new finance minister

Japan's Prime Minster, Yukio Hatoyama, has chosen his deputy, Naoto Kan as new finance minister on Wednesday amid policy doubts.

BlackRock's Doll: Forget inflation, buy stocks

Buy stocks and don't worry about inflation -- that's the advice of the chief stock picker of the world's biggest fund firm, BlackRock Inc .

Nissan says to offer 9 models in India soon

Nissan Motor Co will soon offer a line-up of nine vehicles in India including five built locally as it aims to catch up with rivals in the fast-growing market, the head of its Indian operations said.

SMFG to raise $9.7 billion in share issue

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (8316.T) said it would raise up to $9.7 billion in a share sale to meet stricter global banking regulations and expand overseas.

Japan fund eyes $3.3 billion investment in JAL: source

Debt-ridden Japan Airlines (9205.T) could get a $3.3 billion lifeline from a state-backed fund, provided the carrier files for bankruptcy and its banks agree to write off loans, a source familiar with the matter said

Japan PM picks deputy for finance minister amid policy doubts

Japan's prime minister chose his deputy, Naoto Kan, as finance minister on Wednesday after the elderly holder of the post resigned amid worries about whether the government could rein in spending in the face of a frail economy and ballooning debt.

JAL shares fall on report govt agencies eye bankruptcy

Shares of Japan Airlines fell nearly 7 percent on Wednesday after a newspaper said the carrier's main creditor and the finance ministry support bankruptcy as a way to restructure the heavily indebted airline.

Asian consumers most upbeat, American sentiment dips

Consumer confidence is strongest in emerging Asia, Brazil and Australia, but weakened slightly in the United States in the fourth quarter as Americans worried about job security, a survey showed on Wednesday.