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Japan flags big cut to long-end bond issuance before risky sale
Japan’s larger-than-expected cut to super-long bond issuance has the potential to ease some upward pressure on yields just before an…
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Oil prices surge more than 4% in early Asian trade
Oil prices surged in early trade on Monday, after the United States joined Israel’s campaign against Tehran’s atomic programme by bombing…
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FedEx founder and executive chairman Frederick Smith has died, CEO tells staff
More than 500,000 employees worldwide handle approximately 17 million shipments each day at the company Federal Express’ (FedEx) founder…
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Honda supplier rethinks China relationship as trade war bites
As the US-China trade war expands into the auto, steel and rare earths sectors, few companies are feeling the pressure more than top…
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AI and additive manufacturing – a game changer for Mencast Marine
After more than four decades as Singapore’s sole propeller designer, manufacturer and repairer, Mencast Marine took the ambitious step to…
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Nasdaq 100 facing technical and geopolitical crosscurrents
THE Nasdaq 100 Index (NDX) enters the final week of June at a decisive technical inflection point, trading near 21,720 after rallying 32…
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US dollar gains in early trading as world awaits Iran’s response
The US dollar strengthened in early trading as investors sought havens in a move to shield against mounting geopolitical risks following…
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US Federal Reserve’s Daly says employment, inflation risks roughly in balance
Officials see slower economic growth, higher inflation and rising unemployment, and hold divided views on the outlook for interest rates,…
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Central banks in Asia are becoming wary of currency intervention
Some of emerging Asia’s biggest central banks look to be dialling back their interventions in the currency market. The central banks of…
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Sustainable investors hold their ground as energy, defence stocks surge
Regional wars, tariff threats and the US’ pro-fossil fuel policies have sent defence and energy stocks soaring in 2025, but not all is…
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Currency traders ditching the US dollar for euro on option bets
The euro is taking on a bigger role in the global currency options market as traders skirt around the US dollar given the risks from…
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Hong Kong stock rally shakes up investor playbook for China
Wall Street entered 2025 with bullish bets on onshore Chinese stocks, counting on Beijing’s stimulus drive to cushion the blow from US…
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Tesla to roll out robotaxis in overdue step towards Musk dream
Tesla is rolling out its first robotaxis on the streets of Austin after almost a decade of hype from Elon Musk, kicking off a precarious…
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Despite softer retail outlook, most S-Reits with Singapore retail assets record double-digit positive rent reversions
Seven Singapore-listed real estate investment trusts (S-Reits) with local retail assets have recorded improvements in revenue and net…
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US investors, Asia’s ultra-rich drive growth in Asia-Pacific private credit
A slight uptick in private-credit fundraising in Asia-Pacific (Apac) last year has given market players optimism for a positive 2025, even…
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SunMoon Food CEO Zhang Ye boosts interests
Over the four trading sessions from Jun 13 to 18, institutions were net sellers of Singapore stocks, with net institutional outflow of…
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Investors brace for oil price spike, rush to havens after US bombs Iran nuclear sites
A U.S. attack on Iranian nuclear sites could lead to a knee-jerk reaction in global markets when they reopen, sending oil prices higher…
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World Bank and IMF climate snub ‘worrying’, says COP29 presidency
The hosts of the most recent UN climate talks are worried international lenders are retreating from their commitments to help boost…
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Tesla to build first grid-scale power plant in China
Tesla announced on Friday (Jun 20) that it signed an agreement to build its first grid-scale energy storage power station project in…
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Apple sued by shareholders for allegedly overstating AI progress
The company shares have lost nearly one-fourth of their value since their Dec 26, 2024 record high Apple was sued on Friday (Jun 20) by…
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Former EMA board director now leads energy firm H2G; predecessor stays on amid court case
Former Energy Market Authority (EMA) board director Pek Hak Bin has been appointed chief executive of energy transition firm H2G Green, as…
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Amazon Prime Day 2025 Is Coming Soon — But You Can Already Shop the Best Early Clothing Deals
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. In…
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Ralph Lauren Purple Label Men’s Spring 2026: Keeping Your Cool
Oh to be a Ralph Lauren Purple Label man, looking like a million bucks, probably having a bank account with even more zeroes – and never…
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AI-generated video falsely shared as aftermath of Iran's attack on Israel
After Iran fired hundreds of ballistic missiles into Israeli cities in response to Israel's military campaign, social media users shared…