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From US tech to emerging markets, investors urged to diversify in volatile year
Panellists highlight investment opportunities for 2026 amid geopolitical uncertainties Steve Brice, Global Chief Investment Officer of…
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China, Indonesia, Malaysia top Changi Airport markets in 2025; total passenger traffic hits record
China, Indonesia and Malaysia were Changi Airport’s top passenger markets in 2025, the airport operator said on Thursday (Jan 22), amid a…
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US inflation, not geopolitics, remains biggest risk to markets in 2026, says this chief investment strategist
LGT Private Banking’s Stefan Hofer cautions that market volatility will be ‘much higher’ this year A resurgence in US inflation – rather…
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Nike reshuffles regional leadership as it looks to strengthen key markets
SPORTSWEAR giant Nike said on Tuesday it had appointed new leaders for its Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), Greater China as well as…
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From Changi vaults to Asian markets, silver rallies even as caution grows
Heavy investor buying has pushed the metal into a persistent supply deficit despite softening industrial and jewellery demand From bullion…
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Some in Bank of Japan see scope to raise rates sooner than markets expect, sources say
Some Bank of Japan policymakers see scope to raise interest rates sooner than markets expect with April a distinct possibility, as a…
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A long-held tenet of Asia’s markets is suddenly breaking apart
In many ways, the AI infrastructure trade is the biggest swing factor when it comes to the outlook for Asian stocks A breakdown in the…
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Bank of America profit climbs as trading surges in volatile markets
Bank of America’s profit rose, as its traders brought in more revenue from spurred client activity in the fourth quarter due to increased…
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BYD outsells Tesla in Europe’s two biggest EV markets
The Chinese automaker expands overseas as growth slows at home amid a crackdown on discounting BYD outsold Tesla in Europe’s two largest…
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Asia markets edge up amid thinned holiday trade
Asian markets edged slightly higher on Friday (Dec 26) amid holiday-thinned trade, though some exchanges remained closed for the Boxing…
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Taiwan’s Foxtron launches Bria EV model, eyes overseas markets
Taiwan’s Foxtron Vehicle Technologies, a joint venture between Foxconn and Yulon Motor, launched an electric vehicle (EV) model called…
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Gold tops US$4,500, silver and platinum hit records in metal markets frenzy
Gold surges more than 70% this year, driven by safe-haven demand, de-dollarisation trends, central bank buying and others Gold surged past…
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Asian markets mostly up after US growth fuels Wall St record
Most Asian stocks rose on Wednesday (Dec 24) and gold topped US$4,500 for the first time as investors tracked a record on Wall Street…
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Asian markets rally again as rate cut hopes bring Christmas cheer
EQUITIES extended a global rally on Tuesday, while gold and silver hit fresh records as optimism for more US interest rate cuts and an…
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AI, liquidity to drive Asia markets in 2026 amid US fiscal risks: Schroders
The technology sector remains the cornerstone of Schroders’ bullish thesis for the region In 2025, US fiscal and geopolitical headwinds…
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Asia: Markets rally with Wall Street as rate hopes rise, AI fears ease
ASIAN markets rallied on Monday and gold hit a record high as the latest round of US data boosted hopes for more interest rate cuts, while…
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Emerging markets bring high hopes for 2026 after stellar year
This year’s capital rush into the sector is a sign more investors are allocating to a sector that’s been out of favour after years of…
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Asian markets rise as US inflation eases, Micron soothes tech fears
ASIAN markets rose on Friday as a below-forecast read on US inflation boosted hopes for another interest rate cut next month, while…
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Asian markets track Wall Street lower as AI fears mount
ASIAN markets sank on Thursday after another sell-off on Wall Street as worries over the tech sector’s colossal spending on artificial…
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Coinbase announces entry into prediction markets, stocks
COINBASE Global has announced its entry into prediction markets and equities trading. The biggest crypto exchange in the US said on…
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European equities muted as tech valuation concerns linger; UK markets outperform
EUROPEAN shares were little changed on Wednesday with losses in technology stocks offsetting strong performance from basic resources amid…
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Asian markets drift as US jobs data fails to boost rate cut hopes
ASIAN equities fluctuated on Wednesday as mixed US jobs data did little to boost expectations for another interest rate cut next month,…
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Asian markets retreat ahead of US jobs as tech worries weigh
ASIAN markets extended losses with Wall Street on Tuesday as investors jockeyed for position ahead of key US jobs and inflation data,…
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Prediction markets will see five-fold growth by 2030: analysts
Sports gambling companies have recently made moves to offer event contracts so they can compete Prediction markets companies are likely to…