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Global Market: Singapore raises 2026 growth forecast on AI boom, resilient global economySingapore raised its 2026 economic growth forecast to 4.5%-5.5% from 2.0%-4.0%, supported by stronger-than-expected AI investment and a mil...
Global Market: South Korean shares rise for second day as Samsung Electronics gainsSouth Korean shares extended gains for a second straight session, led by Samsung Electronics, while strong export growth provided further s...
Global Market: China bears the brunt of Asia’s crude oil demand cut as Middle East supplies shrinkChina is bearing the brunt of Asia’s crude oil demand slowdown as Middle East supplies shrink following the Iran conflict. Chinese crude im...
Japan's Nikkei rises 2% as AI stocks rally, Middle East worries cap gainsJapan’s Nikkei index recorded an upward trend thanks to strong performances in AI and semiconductor stocks. Companies like Advantest and To...
China is balancing Asia's crude oil demand by itselfChina is bearing much of Asia’s crude demand reduction as the Iran war disrupts Middle East oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. Its...
India's resilient economy to support markets but global risks remain elevated: SebiIndia's financial markets are poised for growth, buoyed by robust domestic economic fundamentals like strong consumer demand and proactive ...
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign joint defence deal amid regional turmoilSaudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey signed a joint defense pact in Mecca. This agreement aims to strengthen collective deterrence against ag...
As Iran war drags on, Americans are bracing for more chaos in Middle East, Reuters poll findsAccording to recent surveys, many Americans fear that the ongoing U.S. war with Iran could destabilize the Middle Eastern region. Disruptio...
Euro zone services revival drives activity in July but outlook clouded by Iran war, PMI showsEuro zone business activity reached an eight-month high in July. Services activity rebounded, joining a strengthening manufacturing sector....
Global Market: China stocks hit one-week high as chip rally offsets optical module slumpChinese equities climbed to a one-week high, led by semiconductor stocks, while Hong Kong shares edged higher. Improving global risk sentim...
Yen finds footing after intervention, dollar near 6-week low on Mideast hopesCurrency markets took a breather as the Japanese yen gained traction, influenced by recent intervention measures. Meanwhile, the U.S. dolla...
Iran, Oman near Hormuz reopening deal as talks advanceIran and Oman are making progress on a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. This potential agreement involves shared control and service fe...
Global Market: Saudi Aramco Q2 profit jumps 44% as Middle East conflict boosts oil pricesSaudi Aramco reported a 44% year-on-year jump in second-quarter net profit, beating analyst estimates as higher crude oil prices offset low...
Global Market: European shares edge higher as earnings offset Middle East concerns; Lufthansa, Zalando slideEuropean shares saw modest gains as investors reviewed corporate earnings reports. Energy stocks edged higher while oil prices rebounded fr...
Trump says Gulf leaders' input weighed heavily in decision to hold off new Iran strikesUS President Trump opted against launching new strikes on Iran after receiving counsel from Gulf allies, advocating for diplomatic solution...
Global Market: Euro zone, US bond yields log biggest monthly rise since March on Middle East inflation concernsEuro zone and US bond yields recorded their largest monthly increase since March as Middle East conflict concerns renewed inflation fears. ...
16 Indians, including 10 seafarers, killed in Middle East conflict: GovtSixteen Indian nationals, including ten seafarers, have died in the Middle East conflict this year. Seventy-five Indians sustained injuries...
US inflation slows in June, but reversal likely amid Middle East conflictUS inflation slowed in June, but oil prices may cause a temporary easing. The Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index rose 3.7 percen...
Oil prices slip as tankers continue to ply Middle East conflict zonesOil prices saw a decline as tankers continued to move out of the Middle East. Escalating tensions and expanded conflict fronts are impactin...
Lamborghini profit slips as tariffs, Middle East conflict weighLamborghini's operating profit declined over eight percent in the first half. This reflects sector-wide fragility spurred by tariffs and Mi...