Japan’s Nikkei 225 rises 1% after data shows economy shrank less than expected in the first quarter

MORNING SQUAWK APAC Wednesday, 18 May 2022 Japan's Nikkei 225 rises 1% after data shows economy shrank less than expected in the first quarter Japan's economy shrank 1% annualized in January-March as compared with the previous quarter, government data showed Wednesday. » Read more 'The stakes here are now massive': Turkey is threatening to block NATO membership for Sweden and Finland Turkey, which joined the alliance in 1952, is a crucial player in NATO, boasting the second-largest military in the 30-member group after the United States. » Read more Powell says the Fed will not hesitate to keep raising rates until inflation comes down Fed Chair Jerome Powell said he will back interest rate increases until prices start falling back toward a healthy level. » Read more Netflix lays off 150 employees as the streaming service contends with big subscriber losses Netflix is laying off around 150 employees across the company, CNBC confirmed Tuesday. » Read more Warren Buffett, Jack Bogle and financial planners agree: When stocks are down, 'don't watch the market closely' While many investors may be wondering what to do in such a tumultuous market, Warren Buffett says the answer is simple: Try not to worry too much about it. » Read more Today's Guest Highlights on CNBC All times in SIN/HK 09:30 Teresa Kong Head of Fixed Income & Portfolio Manager / Matthews Asia China credit 09:40 Gil Luria Technology Strategist / D.A. Davidson & Co. JD.com 11:00 James Cheo Chief Investment Officer, Southeast Asia / HSBC Global Private Banking & Wealth Asia markets 11:15 Chatib Basri Former Indonesia Finance Minister Indonesia trade 11:30 Graham Tuckwell Executive Chairman / ETF Securities Launch of the first BTC/Ether ETFs 12:30 Alexander Stubb Professor and Director / European University Institute Finland NATO application 12:40 Daniel Ives Managing Director of Equity Research / Wedbush Securities Twitter Send to a friend  |  Advertise  |  More newsletters  |  Digital Products  |  Unsubscribe © CNBC Inc. All Rights Reserved. 900 Sylvan Avenue, Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632