Bloomberg Daybreak: Asia Edition

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Listen for business and finance news centered in the Asia-Pacific region.

Host Doug Krizner brings you insight and analysis on the day's top stories from China, India, Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia and more.

Last refreshed: June 30th, 2026 at 3:14 AM

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Yen Hits Four-Decade Low, China's Manufacturing Activity Returns to Growth

Business and finance news from the Asia-Pacific. The yen slid to its weakest level against the dollar since 1986, a milestone that will generate unease in Japan and put traders on high alert for authorities wading into the market. The currency depreciated 0.2% to touch 161.98 versus the greenback in New York trading overnight, breaching the 161.95 mark touched in July 2024 during an earlier campaign by Japan to shore up the exchange rate. The last time the yen traded at this level it was barreli...

Jun 30, 2026•24 min

BIS Warning, South Korea's 'Mega Projects'

Business and finance news from the Asia-Pacific. An artificial-intelligence bust, inflation and fiscal stress are among the most alarming threats to global prosperity at present, the Bank for International Settlements warned. In its annual report published on Sunday, the Basel-based institution cited those on a list of "pressure points" that currently "demand attention," with underlying financial vulnerabilities lurking that could amplify any shock. We speak to Oliver Shale, Investment Specialis...

Jun 29, 2026•21 min

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