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...
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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...
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...
🛢️ 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...
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...
Oil Prices Ease as Markets Assess Possible U.S.-Iran Truce
LONDON: Global oil prices edged lower as traders assessed the possibility of a diplomatic breakthrough between the United States and...
French Markets Face Pressure as Debt Concerns and Political Uncertainty Persist
PARIS: France’s financial markets are facing renewed pressure as investors assess the country’s elevated public debt, political uncertainty and the...
German Consumer Confidence Weakens as Energy Costs Put Pressure on Households
BERLIN: Consumer confidence in Germany has weakened as rising energy costs add pressure to household finances and create fresh concerns...
Volkswagen Enters a Critical Phase in Its Restructuring Drive
WOLFSBURG: Volkswagen is moving into a crucial stage of its restructuring programme as the German automaker works to reduce costs,...
Global Markets Face Renewed Pressure as Energy Shock Raises Inflation Concerns
Global financial markets are facing renewed uncertainty as energy prices remain elevated and investors assess the potential economic consequences of...
European Stocks Face Pressure as Rising Oil Prices and Bond Yields Weigh on Markets
European financial markets came under pressure as renewed strength in crude oil prices pushed government bond yields higher and increased...
Small Businesses Account for Around 70% of Global Employment, UNCTAD Data Shows
Small and medium-sized enterprises remain one of the most important components of the world economy, accounting for roughly 90% of...
Meta Expands AI and Wearable Strategy With New Smart Glasses Push
Meta is expanding its artificial intelligence strategy through a new generation of wearable technology, placing AI-powered smart glasses at the...
US-China Trade Relations Remain in Focus as Leaders Discuss Economic Issues
Trade and economic relations between the United States and China remain a major focus for international businesses and investors as...
Japan Bond Yield Climbs to Multi-Decade High as Global Rates Stay Elevated
Japan's government bond market has come under renewed pressure as the yield on the benchmark 10-year Japanese government bond climbed...
Oil Prices Ease After Recent Surge as Markets Monitor Middle East Risks
Crude oil prices moved lower after a sharp recent increase, with traders reassessing the balance between supply concerns, geopolitical risks...
US Dollar Holds Near Two-Month High as Markets Reassess Interest Rate Outlook
The U.S. dollar has remained close to a two-month high as financial markets reassess the outlook for inflation, economic growth...
UK Banks Complete First Interbank Transactions Using Tokenised Deposits
Britain’s banking industry has taken a significant step toward the use of digital money in mainstream financial transactions after major...
US Treasury Yield Climbs Above 5% as Global Borrowing Costs Rise
Financial markets are facing renewed pressure after the yield on the benchmark 10-year U.S. Treasury note moved above the 5%...
Shopify and Meta Join Forces to Bring AI-Powered Checkout to Online Shopping
Shopify and Meta have formed a new partnership designed to bring AI-driven shopping and checkout directly into Meta’s newly launched...
SoftBank’s Massive Bond Sale Draws Strong Investor Interest as AI Financing Expands
SoftBank Group has entered the global debt market with a major bond offering aimed at financing its growing artificial intelligence...
Global Diesel Shortage Could Persist Into 2027 as Inventories Fall
The global diesel market is facing a prolonged supply squeeze, with industry data and storage trends indicating that tight conditions...
Alibaba Accelerates Global Data-Centre Expansion as AI Demand Grows
Alibaba Group is stepping up its international cloud infrastructure expansion, announcing plans to establish new data-centre regions across Europe and...
Gulf Stock Markets Move in Different Directions as Investors Watch U.S.-Iran Developments
Gulf stock markets ended with mixed performances as investors assessed geopolitical developments surrounding the United States and Iran and monitored...
Global Economy Faces New Energy and Interest-Rate Pressures
The global economy is entering a period of increased uncertainty as higher energy costs, elevated government bond yields and changing...
Oil Prices Fall as Saudi Supply Improves and Hopes for Diplomacy Grow
Global oil prices moved lower on Wednesday as traders responded to signs that crude supplies from the Gulf region could...
