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Global investors shun Thailand as election overhang hits assets
The nation’s assets have fallen out of favour amid a sluggish economy, weak tourism and recurring political unrest Thailand’s inability to…
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Bobi Wine tells the BBC from hiding he will not contest Uganda election results in court
Uganda's opposition leader Bobi Wine has told the BBC he will not contest the results of Thursday's election in court, citing a lack of…
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Japan’s Nikkei hits all-time high on Wall Street rally, snap election bets
Japan’s Nikkei share average surged to a record high on Tuesday, as markets played catch-up with Wall Street’s recent two-day rally…
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Tanzania president promises probe into election protest deaths
Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan has announced an official investigation the unrest that broke out during election week, following…
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Tanzania tells civil servants to work from home after protests mar election
Tanzania's government has ordered all civil servants to work from home following Wednesday's elections that were marked by violence and…
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Tokyo: Nikkei surges to record after election win by fiscal dove Takaichi
Japan’s Nikkei share gauge surged past the 46,000 level for the first time on Monday after fiscal dove Sanae Takaichi was elected to lead…
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South Korean stocks rise to enter bull market, bonds sink after presidential election outcome
South Korea’s equity benchmark climbed to enter a bull market, after Lee Jae-myung’s widely-expected win in the presidential election…
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Hundreds escape Mozambique prison amid election protests
More than 1,500 prisoners have escaped from a prison in Mozambique, taking advantage of ongoing political unrest triggered by disputed…
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Mozambique tense ahead of ruling on disputed election
There is a tense atmosphere in Mozambique's capital, Maputo, as the country awaits a court ruling on the outcome of October's contested…
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US Bitcoin ETF inflows near US$10 billion since Trump election win
ALMOST US$10 billion has poured into US exchange-traded funds (ETFs) investing directly in Bitcoin since Donald Trump became…
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Bitcoin lands major milestone weeks after Trump wins election
Share ✓ Link copied to clipboard! Cryptocurrency Bitcoin (BTC) just hit $100,000 for the first time nearly one month after President-elect…
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Former Brazilian president Bolsonaro indicated over alleged coup attempt
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was indicted over his alleged coup attempt, authorities said Thursday. Bolsonaro, who was in…
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Trump has lost nearly $800 million in his own stock since the election
President-elect Donald Trump has lost nearly $800 million in his own stock since the 2024 election. Trump owns 114.75 million shares of…
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Taiwan’s TSMC says US investment plan is unchanged after election
CHIPMAKER Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company’s (TSMC) investment plan in the United States remains unchanged, the company said,…
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FBI is investigating "offensive and racist" texts sent after the election
Share ✓ Link copied to clipboard! The FBI said Thursday that it is investigating a number of "offensive and racist" text messages sent to…
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Japan's Nikkei ends at 3-week high as markets await US election outcome
Japan’s Nikkei share average ended at a three-week high on Wednesday (Nov 6), led by chip and defence stocks, while market participants…
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Gold subdued as investors await US election outcome
GOLD prices were muted on Wednesday (Oct 6), as investors held back from taking big positions until the US election’s outcome was known…
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Banks tout all-night US credit trades as election results come in
BANKS are gearing up for late-night US credit trades as results trickle in from presidential and legislative elections that could impact…
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Yen is first of many Japanese assets set to pivot on US election
A VICTORY for Kamala Harris in the US presidential election has the potential to support Japan’s ailing currency while a win for Donald…
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Cautious Asian markets inch higher ahead of high-stakes US election
ASIAN markets edged up slightly on Tuesday (Nov 5) as investors trod cautiously amid heightened volatility in anticipation of the US…
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Gold steadies as investors brace for US election and potential rate cuts
GOLD prices held steady on Monday (Nov 4), as investors prepared for a crucial week for the global economy, marked by the US presidential…
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Greenback rebounds against most major units after weak jobs data; traders eye US election
THE US dollar rose against the euro and rebounded against most major currencies on Friday (Nov 1) after traders digested data showing US…
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Europe: Stoxx 600 jumps 1% as banks lead market rebound, US election in focus
EUROPE’S main stock index notched its biggest one-day gain in five weeks on Friday (Nov 1), as banks led an overall market rebound after…
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Oil settles up, weekly gain 4% as investors weigh Middle East risk and US election
Oil prices settled higher on Friday (Oct 25) and gained 4 per cent on the week, with investors taking stock of the ongoing conflict in the…