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Emerging market funds adjust bets as ‘sell the dollar’ trade loses appeal
THE US dollar’s bounceback in July is convincing some emerging market investors to bet that it will keep rising in coming months. T Rowe…
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Samsung’s big Tesla order fuels recovery bets despite chip woes
Samsung Electronics’ surprise US$16.5 billion chipmaking deal with Tesla has breathed new life into a foundry business all but written off…
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Gold holds dip as traders pare rate cut bets on US job strength
held a decline on Friday - but remained on track for a small weekly gain - as resilient US jobs data reinforced views that the Federal…
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Secretive family behind Tetra Pak bets US$9 billion on stocks
A mysterious entity based in the heart of Singapore’s financial district emerged as the biggest shareholder in International Flavors &…
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Secretive family behind Tetra Pak bets US$9 billion on stocks via Singapore entity
A mysterious entity based in the heart of Singapore’s financial district emerged as the biggest shareholder in International Flavors &…
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Secretive family behind Tetra Pak bets bulk of US$9b on stocks via Singapore entities
A mysterious entity based in the heart of Singapore’s financial district emerged as the biggest shareholder in International Flavors &…
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Tesla’s long-awaited India debut bets on luxury vehicle buyers
Tesla is opening its first India showroom as Elon Musk’s electric-vehicle (EV) maker looks to ply new markets and offset slowing sales…
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BNP bets Hong Kong’s IPO boom will add to wealth momentum
BNP Paribas said Hong Kong’s boom in initial public offerings (IPOs) is adding further momentum to its Asia wealth business after a 20 per…
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Time to raise bets on Malaysia semiconductor stocks on expected ‘market-friendly’ trade deal: UOBKH
Malaysian stocks could score near-term wins as the US’ “softening stance” on tariffs is expected to bring about market-friendly trade…
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Malaysia rate cut bets grow as tariff talks weigh on outlook
Expectations are growing for Malaysia’s central bank to cut interest rates at its policy meeting on Jul 9, which is also the deadline for…
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Microsoft to cut about 9000 jobs amid hefty AI bets
Microsoft will lay off nearly 4 per cent of its workforce, or about 9000 people, the company said on Wednesday (Jul 2), in the latest job…
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Microsoft to cut about 9,000 jobs amid hefty AI bets
Microsoft will lay off nearly 4 per cent of its workforce, or about 9,000 people, the company said on Wednesday (Jul 2), in the latest job…
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South Korea wealth fund to boost bets on AI startups, eyes China tech
South Korea’s sovereign wealth fund plans to increase allocations to tech startups and venture capital funds (VCs) as part of its broader…
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Wall Street Hits New Highs as Rate Cut Bets Rise Despite Trade Tensions
US stock markets showed positive movement on Friday. The S&P 500 added 32.05 points, or 0.52%, to end the session at 6,173.07, and the…
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US: S&P 500, Nasdaq hit record closing highs amid trade negotiations, rate cut bets
Wall Street extended its rally on Friday (Jun 27), sending S&P 500 and Nasdaq to all-time closing highs as trade deal hopes fuelled…
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Asia: Stocks climb, dollar holds on trade hopes and rate bets
Asian markets rose on Friday on fresh trade hopes and the dollar held around three-year lows amid bets of cuts to US interest rate cuts.…
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Bitcoin Surges Past $106K as Ceasefire Hopes Ease Market Jitters, Institutional Bets Climb
The cryptocurrency market saw a sharp turnaround on Monday, June 24, 2025, as Bitcoin (BTC) surged past the $106,000 mark following news…
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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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Tinder bets on group dating feature to win back Gen Z
Tired of navigating the online dating landscape alone? Now you can swipe right along with friends. Tinder launched a double-dating feature…
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AI bets that fuelled Big Tech’s surge now threaten rich profits
Some investors are questioning the amount of cash Big Tech is throwing at artificial intelligence, fuelling concerns for profit margins…
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Apple has made splashy bets in Hollywood. Are they paying off?
In the first episode of the Apple TV+ show “The Studio,” Oscar-winning director Martin Scorsese sells his script to the fictional…
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China keeps lending rates steady; trade war raises bets for stimulus
China kept benchmark lending rates steady on Monday (Apr 21) for the sixth successive month, matching market expectations.…
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Singapore hedge fund with 33% gain bets big on Suzuki Motor
Suzuki’s shares have more than doubled since a 2022 low, beating the MSCI world auto benchmark’s 2.9 per cent rise A SINGAPORE-BASED hedge…
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US Treasuries end week on high note on demand for safer bets
A LATE rally in the US Treasury market pushed the yield on 10-year notes lower for a sixth-straight week as traders hunt for safety amid…