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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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Chinese sellers on Amazon to hike prices or exit US as tariffs soar, association says
Chinese companies that sell products on Amazon are preparing to hike prices for the US or quit that market due to the “unprecedented blow”…
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CEOs brace for recession even after tariff reprieve boosts stocks
US President Donald Trump’s 90-day reprieve on some tariffs sent the stock market soaring on Wednesday (Apr 9). The chaos sown by his…
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Stocks to watch: ST Engineering, SGX, SIA, DBS, UOB, Venture, YZJ Shipbuilding, CapitaLand Investment
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Thursday (Apr 10). ST Engineering: The company…
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Apple’s iPhone cost could rise 90% if it’s made in US: BOA
It’s possible for Apple to move iPhone production to America, but it would almost double the cost of making the device while creating…
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Apple’s iPhone cost could rise 90% if it’s made in US: Bank of America report
It’s possible for Apple to move its iPhone production to the US, but it would almost double the cost of making the device while creating…
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Amazon seeks partners for US$15 billion warehouse expansion plan
Amazon.com is considering a US$15 billion warehouse expansion plan for nearly 80 new logistics facilities in US cities and rural areas…
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Europe: Shares resume selloff as trade war escalates; healthcare slumps
EUROPEAN shares tumbled further on Wednesday as China more than doubled its tariffs on US imports, with healthcare stocks leading declines…
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Coalition urges California attorney general to halt OpenAI's for-profit restructuring
SAN FRANCISCO — A coalition of California nonprofits, foundations and labor groups are raising concerns about ChatGPT maker OpenAI, urging…
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US: Wall Street mixed at open as China raises tariffs on US goods
Wall Street’s main indexes were mixed at the open on Wednesday (Apr 9) after China announced more levies on US goods, retaliating against…
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US asset sell-off hammers greenback against safe-haven currencies, euro
THE US dollar dropped versus safe-haven currencies and the euro on Wednesday (Apr 9) as investors worried about the economic impact of US…
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Grab, Sea seen as defensive stocks as they’re not exposed to direct trade links with US
Singapore-headquartered tech giants Grab and Sea – both listed in the US – have not been spared amid a wider market sell-off sparked by…
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Grab, Sea seen as defensive stocks as they are not exposed to direct trade links with US
Singapore-headquartered tech giants Grab and Sea – both listed in the United States – have not been spared amid a wider market sell-off…
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Bank Indonesia will act boldly to maintain rupiah stability
Indonesia’s central bank will act boldly to maintain rupiah stability by intervening in the spot, domestic non-deliverable forwards, and…
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Japan's Nikkei down nearly 4% on slowdown fears as US tariffs kick in
Japan’s Nikkei share average slipped on Wednesday (Apr 9), ending nearly 4 per cent lower in a broad sell-off, as traders gauged concerns…
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Asia: Equities resume selloff as Trump cranks up trade war
Equities and oil plunged again on Wednesday after Donald Trump ramped up his trade war by hitting China with tariffs of more than 100 per…
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CK Hutchison shares erase all gains since Panama ports deal
The spat over the ports comes at a delicate time, as China grapples with escalating trade tensions with the US CK Hutchison Holdings…
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Hon Hai makes case to build EVs for Japan’s automobile industry
Hon Hai Precision Industry wants Japan’s carmakers to know it’s willing to assemble electric vehicles (EVs) for them, similar to how it…
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Malaysia central bank to look beyond interest rates amid tariffs
Malaysia’s central bank is looking beyond monetary policy to weather the fallout from US President Donald Trump’s duties, arguing that the…
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Malaysia central bank to look beyond interest rates amid tariff challenges
Malaysia’s central bank is looking beyond monetary policy to weather the fallout from US President Donald Trump’s duties, arguing that the…
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Hedge funds move into Asia power market with new hires
[SINGAPORE/TOKYO] Hedge funds have joined the hunt for power-trading talent in Asia, as they push into the region’s increasingly active…
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Stocks to watch: UOB, SGX, Sembcorp
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Wednesday (Apr 9). UOB: The bank said on…
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Stocks to watch: UOB, SGX, Sembcorp, CDL, DBS
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Wednesday (Apr 9). UOB: The bank said on…
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JPMorgan model shows recession fear in markets spiking up to 79%
JPMorgan Chase says recession fears in stocks acutely tied to America’s economy have spiked to nearly 80 per cent, while credit investors…