Two Asian markets dominate investor attention.
Behind the rise of a 44-year-old e-commerce billionaire.
The retail fintech's CEO says it has filed a "high-quality" response to the regulator's query as it beat earnings expectations.
Initial data point to still-solid labor market, boosting hopes that the Federal Reserve isn't behind the curve.
Growing concerns of US recession have increased volatility.
Earnings sentiment remains high among US investors.
Year-to-date returns have been wiped out.
Financial penalty was well below the $2B sought.
US stock benchmarks extend their gains as the Japanese central bank offers reassurance on future rate moves.
Policymakers are juggling several concerns in decision making.
