In charts: the summer storm rocking global financial markets 

Stocks around the world upended by worries about growth, a Big Tech sell-off and the unravelling of a popular yen trade.

Japan’s prime minister Fumio Kishida to step down 

Premier will not contest Liberal Democratic party leadership election in September 

Is the US heading for a recession?

World’s largest economy will still achieve soft landing despite rising unemployment, most analysts believe.

Japanese shares jump as BoJ eases rate rise fears 

Stocks boosted by deputy governor’s comments ruling out further increases while markets are ‘unstable’.

Everyone calm down

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