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Swings in US Treasuries trigger global bond market aftershocks
BONDS from Australia to Japan swung after a turbulent day for US Treasuries, as markets rapidly unwound bets on interest-rate cuts in the…
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Elon Musk to send "Optimus" robots to Mars: What to know
By Shane Croucher is a Breaking News Editor based in London, UK. He has previously overseen the My Turn, Fact Check and News teams, and…
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China announces quartz discovery vital to chips to rival US mine
The timing of the announcement highlights Beijing’s desire to minimise leverage points the US China announced it has discovered new…
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Tokyo: Nikkei stocks index closes 9.1% higher
Tokyo’s benchmark Nikkei index ended more than nine per cent higher on Thursday (Apr 10) after US President Donald Trump’s stunning…
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When to Hire a CPA: Signs You Can't Ignore
If you’re running a business, you might wonder, “when do I need a CPA?” It’s an important question because there are moments when having a…
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Cargill’s asset network, innovation help food businesses manage market volatility
In agribusiness where volatility stays, food giant Cargill is responding to its customers’ evolving needs with flexibility and innovation.…
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EU chief welcomes Trump tariffs pause, but still looking to trade elsewhere
By Shane Croucher is a Breaking News Editor based in London, UK. He has previously overseen the My Turn, Fact Check and News teams, and…
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CapitaLand Investment’s Ascott to add 600 units to India portfolio, eyes growth in country
Ascott, the wholly owned lodging business of asset manager CapitaLand Investment (CLI), has inked three agreements to add 600 units to its…
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TSMC sales beat estimates as AI demand soars ahead of US tariffs
Major tech companies, including Alphabet and Meta Platforms, have not revised plans to invest tens of billions of US dollars in artificial…
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TSMC sales beat estimates as AI demand soars
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company’s (TSMC) quarterly revenue rose a larger-than-anticipated 42 per cent, reflecting strengthening…
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Who is Jillian Lauren? Wife of Weezer bassist Scott Shriner shot by police
Jillian Lauren, a bestselling author and the wife of Weezer bassist Scott Shriner, was shot by Los Angeles police and later booked for…
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Volatility is set to stay. Here’s where investors can put their money amid wild market swings
Amid the tariff-induced volatility globally, markets have swung wildly in recent days. Both US and global markets plummeted to lows early…
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Latest Singapore six-month T-bill cut-off yield retreats to 2.5%
The cut-off yield for Singapore’s latest six-month Treasury bill (T-bill) tumbled to 2.5 per cent, the auction results by the Monetary…
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Samsung under pressure as US tariffs rattle South Korean economy
Sipping tea on her break outside a Samsung Electronics factory in northern Vietnam, worker Nguyen Thi Mai said she had heard about US…
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Tesla’s Saudi Arabia entry puts ‘funding secured’ feud to rest
Tesla is opening up shop in Saudi Arabia in the latest sign Elon Musk has put to rest a once-bitter feud with one of the kingdom’s most…
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Nissan taps SoftBank-backed startup Wayve for AI driving system
The London-based company has tested its software using Ford Mustang Mach-E and Jaguar I-Pace electric sport utility vehicles, racking up…
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Airbus plans to buy US$2 billion of parts from India every year
Indian carriers have a pending order book of about 1,800 aircraft, one of the world’s largest order pipelines Airbus plans to bolster its…
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Airbus plans to buy US$2 billion worth of parts from India every year
The decision to boost sourcing reflects the country’s growing importance, with its domestic aviation market ranked the world’s third…
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JPMorgan maintains 60% recession call despite Trump 90-day tariff pause
JPMorgan Chase maintained its forecast of a 60 percent chance of a recession despite President Donald Trump's announcement of a 90-day…
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AI will bring surging electricity demand, IEA predicts
A special report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) released today projects that global energy demand from data centers will more…
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Asia: Stocks crack higher as Trump delays painful tariffs
Asian stocks rocketed on Thursday as investors breathed a huge sigh of relief after Donald Trump announced a pause on crippling tariffs on…
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Inside Factories in China, a Struggle to Survive Trump’s Tariffs
As President Trump ratcheted up new tariffs on goods from China to 125 percent this week, the mood in the dusty streets and small…
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Citibank, Vietnam Airlines ink US$560 million loan deal to buy aircraft
The airline plans financing for a sale and leaseback of 25 of the narrow-body aircraft, the carrier’s vice-president says Citibank has…
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Prince Harry's 'Life is at Stake,' Lawyer Warns
Britain's Home Office has ruled against giving Prince Harry the highest level of security protection when he is in the United Kingdom…