Global M&A Deal Activity Slows Sharply as Borrowing Costs Rise
London, October 2, 2026: Global mergers and acquisitions activity lost momentum during the third quarter of 2026, with the total...
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Oil Prices Hold Above $100 as Global Energy Supply Risks Intensify
London, October 2, 2026: International oil prices remained above the psychologically important $100-per-barrel mark on Friday as traders assessed conflicting...
Global Bond Sell-Off Pushes US Treasury Yield to Highest Level Since 2002
New York, October 2, 2026: Global financial markets are facing renewed pressure after a sharp sell-off in government bonds pushed...
Hong Kong Stocks Slide Sharply as Global Bond Yields Rise
Hong Kong, October 2, 2026: Hong Kong's stock market came under heavy selling pressure on Friday as investors reacted to...
Asian Stock Markets Slide as Investors Await Key US Jobs Data
Singapore, October 2, 2026: Asian stock markets came under pressure on Friday as investors reacted to sharp movements in global...
G20 Trade Talks Focus on Tariffs, Industrial Overcapacity and Global Trade Rules
Washington: Trade ministers from the Group of 20 economies are discussing tariffs, industrial overcapacity and distortions in international commerce as...
JERA Partners With Dell and RHAELM on Major AI Data Centre Project in Japan
Tokyo: Japan's energy company JERA is partnering with Dell Technologies and AI infrastructure company RHAELM to develop a large-scale artificial...
U.S. Dollar Strengthens as Higher Treasury Yields Support the Currency
New York: The U.S. dollar strengthened against several major currencies as higher Treasury yields and concerns about global inflation increased...
Global Bond Markets Face Renewed Pressure as Government Yields Rise
London: Global bond markets have come under renewed pressure as government borrowing costs climb across several major economies, with investors...
Micron’s Strong Results and AI Demand Lift Asian Technology Stocks
Singapore: Asian technology stocks moved higher on October 1 as strong demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure and positive developments surrounding...
Ellenbarrie Receives ₹481 Crore BHEL Order for Industrial Gas Project
Kolkata: Industrial gases company Ellenbarrie Industrial Gases has received an order worth approximately ₹481 crore from Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited...
NCC Secures ₹1,077 Crore Order as Infrastructure Spending Supports Construction Sector
Hyderabad: Infrastructure company NCC has secured a new order worth approximately ₹1,077 crore, providing a fresh boost to its project...
Tata Group Stocks Under Pressure as Investors Track Key Corporate Developments
Mumbai: Several Tata Group-linked stocks came under pressure during Tuesday's trading session as investors closely monitored developments surrounding the group's...
US-China Tariff Changes Cover a Wide Range of Products as Trade Tensions Evolve
Washington/Beijing: Trade conditions between the United States and China are undergoing another shift as changes to tariff arrangements affect a...
China Stocks Gain as Investors Look for Stronger Support for the Property Sector
Beijing: Chinese mainland equities moved higher as investors responded to expectations of additional policy support for the country's property sector...
Shein Reports Strong Second-Quarter Profit as Margins Face Pressure
Singapore: Global fashion retailer Shein reported a substantial profit for the second quarter, highlighting continued demand for its online-focused business...
India’s IPO Market Remains Active Despite Pressure on the Broader Stock Market
Mumbai: India's initial public offering (IPO) market continues to attract significant corporate interest even as weakness in the broader equity...
Oil Surge Pushes Indian Stocks Toward Six-Month Low as Market Faces Fresh Pressure
Mumbai: Indian equity markets came under renewed pressure on Tuesday as a sharp rise in international crude oil prices added...
Oil Prices and Rising Bond Yields Put Fresh Pressure on Global Markets
New York: Global financial markets faced renewed pressure as rising crude oil prices and higher government bond yields increased concerns...
Nvidia Expands Share Buyback by $150 Billion as AI Investment Momentum Continues
San Francisco: Nvidia has expanded its share-repurchase authorization by $150 billion, giving the artificial intelligence chipmaker additional flexibility to return...
Singapore Wholesale Electricity Prices Hit 2026 High
Singapore, September 28, 2026: Singapore's wholesale electricity market has recorded its highest weekly price level of 2026, as volatility in...
AI Boom Adds Pressure to Corporate Borrowing Costs
New York, September 28, 2026: The rapid expansion of artificial-intelligence infrastructure is creating a growing financing challenge for technology companies...
Asian Markets Slip as Oil Prices and Bond Yields Rise
Tokyo, September 28, 2026: Asian stock markets traded mostly lower on Monday as rising crude-oil prices and higher US Treasury...
🛢️ Oil Prices Rise Above $106 as US-Iran Tensions Threaten Strait of Hormuz
London/Singapore, September 28, 2026: Global oil prices moved sharply higher on Monday as uncertainty over the US-Iran conflict renewed concerns...
🇺🇸🇨🇳 US and China Agree on $30 Billion Tariff-Cut Framework
Washington/Beijing, September 28, 2026: The United States and China have agreed on a framework to reduce tariffs on approximately $30...
Argentina Agriculture Exports Head Toward Near-Record Year as Global Grain Demand Strengthens
Argentina's agricultural sector is heading toward another exceptionally strong export year, supported by a large harvest, firm international crop prices...
Indonesia to Repay Bank Loans Supporting Nationwide Village Cooperative Programme
Indonesia is preparing to repay bank financing used to support a nationwide village cooperative programme, as the government moves to...
Global Commodity Markets Show Mixed Signals as Gold, Oil and Industrial Metals Move in Different Directions
Global commodity markets showed mixed movement as investors assessed inflation concerns, currency changes, supply conditions and geopolitical developments across major...
Eurozone Business Activity Hits More Than Three-Year High as New Orders Surge
Business activity across the eurozone accelerated sharply in September, with preliminary economic data showing the private sector expanding at its...
Egypt Investment Minister Highlights Economic Policies and Investment Priorities
Egypt is continuing efforts to strengthen its investment environment and expand economic opportunities, with the country’s Investment and Foreign Trade...
Chile Strengthens Regional Security Cooperation as President Kast Concludes US Visit
Chile has placed regional security cooperation, international relations and economic development at the centre of President José Antonio Kast’s latest...
Bangladesh PM Returns Home After UN Visit Focused on Democracy, Economy and Rohingya Crisis
Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has concluded a five-day visit to New York for the 81st session of the United...
Vietnam Garment Makers Linked to Esquel Continue U.S. Cotton Exports
HANOI: Three garment manufacturers in Vietnam have continued exporting cotton products to the United States despite maintaining business links with...
Insurance Australia Group Settles A$2.8 Billion Credit Suisse Dispute
SYDNEY: Insurance Australia Group has reached a settlement with entities linked to Credit Suisse over a major legal dispute connected...
Australia’s Housing Slowdown Spreads Beyond the Property Market
SYDNEY: Australia’s housing downturn is increasingly affecting businesses far beyond property agencies and mortgage lenders, with industries connected to home...
Australian Shares Open Lower as Global Bond Yields Remain Elevated
SYDNEY: Australian shares opened lower as investors responded to continued pressure in global bond markets, elevated borrowing costs and renewed...
Asian Markets Navigate Global Bond Pressure and Shifting Oil Prices
SINGAPORE: Asian financial markets are navigating a volatile trading environment as investors assess higher global bond yields, changing oil prices...
Gold Heads for Weekly Decline as Strong Dollar Weighs on Prices
LONDON: Gold prices remained under pressure as a stronger U.S. dollar and changing expectations around U.S. interest rates weighed on...
Dollar Heads Toward Another Weekly Gain as Treasury Yields Rise
NEW YORK: The U.S. dollar is heading toward another weekly advance as rising Treasury yields and changing expectations for the...
Global Bond Sell-Off Pushes U.S. Long-Term Yields Higher
NEW YORK: A broad sell-off in global government bonds has pushed long-term U.S. Treasury yields sharply higher, increasing borrowing-cost concerns...
