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Australia central bank saw risk of rate rise in 2026 to contain inflation
Core inflation rose to 3.3 per cent in October, taking it further above the RBA’s target band of 2 per cent to 3 per cent Australia’s…
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South Korea central bank sees upside inflation risk with a weaker won
South Korea’s central bank said on Wednesday (Dec 17) that headline inflation in 2026 could exceed earlier forecasts, if the won stays at…
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Risk of major earthquake rising for Istanbul, geoscientists warn
Geological stresses in the subsurface south of the Turkish city of Istanbul are continuing to rise, increasing the risk of a strong…
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Gold could hit US$5,000 an ounce in 2026 if risk hedging persists: market watchers
Returns are expected to moderate for the precious metal in the new year, say analysts Gold has surged more than 60 per cent since the…
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PUB Issues Flash Flood Risk Warning for 4 Areas in Western Singapore
Singapore's national water agency PUB issued a flash flood risk warning on Sunday, December 14, for several locations in the western part…
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Bitcoin dips below US$90,000 as AI worries dent risk appetite
Fresh concerns about artificial intelligence profits weighed on technology stocks Cryptocurrencies tumbled on Thursday (Dec 11) and…
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IMF wades into debate over yuan, warns on risk of trade tensions
It’s lending its voice to a debate over distortions caused by a weaker exchange rate The International Monetary Fund linked China’s…
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Asian utilities slow to confront climate risk
ASIA might need to grow up when it comes to protecting its power sector against climate-related loss and damage, a new report has…
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Oil hovers near two-week highs on expected US interest rate cut, geopolitical risk
Oil prices hovered at two-week highs on Monday (Dec 8) as investors expect a likely US Federal Reserve interest rate cut this week to lift…
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Single women risk rape and exploitation in search for better life in Europe
Esther was sleeping on the streets of Lagos when a woman approached her with the promise of a route out of Nigeria to a job and a home in…
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Singapore PUB Warns Motorists to Avoid Mountbatten, Bedok Roads Amid Flash-Flood Risk
Singapore's national water agency PUB has advised motorists and commuters to steer clear of Mountbatten Road, leading to Jalan Seaview,…
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Apple contests India’s antitrust penalty law with risk of US$38 billion fine, filing shows
Apple is challenging India’s new antitrust penalty law under which the US company could potentially face a fine of up to US$38 billion, a…
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Newsom’s Prop 50 Could Be at Risk Thanks to Texas Judges | National Review
A federal court voted to block Texas’s redistricting. California conservatives should be pleased. Source link
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Europe's banks face 'unprecedentedly high' risk of shocks, ECB warns
Eurozone banks must prepare for unprecedented shocks causing severe disruptions with far-reaching consequences for financial systems, the…
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Garuda’s fleet growth at risk as Danantara trims funding
Indonesia’s sovereign wealth fund Danantara is reducing its financial support for flag carrier Garuda Indonesia, putting in doubt the…
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Impact of tariffs, trade restrictions not fully played out, but no systemic risk yet: OCBC
Bank has been able to navigate the uncertainty ‘quite well’, and still sees growth in sectors such as digital infrastructure, says deputy…
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US: Wall Street tumbles after big banks flag pullback risk
Wall Street’s main indexes tumbled on Tuesday (Nov 4) as investors questioned lofty tech valuations after the CEOs of top Wall Street…
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MAS to encourage livelier capital markets for alternative risk financing, strengthening Singapore’s insurance hub status
The central bank will extend its support to cover non-Apac risks and renewable energy products, while continuing to prioritise solutions…
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RBA braces for policy test as disinflation fades, jobs at risk
Just as Australia’s central bank was on track to meet its inflation and employment mandate, fresh data may suggest emerging headwinds that…
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Abu Dhabi Banks Lay Groundwork for Potential Risk Transfer Deals
The global SRT market is set to expand 11% annually on average in the next two years Two of Abu Dhabi’s biggest commercial banks are…
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China says Dutch Nexperia seizure places supply chain at risk
Talks between the two governments come a week after the Dutch state seized control of Nexperia using an emergency Cold-War era law China’s…
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US: Wall Street ends sharply higher as earnings optimism fuels risk appetite
US stocks jumped on Monday with finance and technology shares providing much of the upside muscle, as upbeat quarterly earnings results…
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Europe: Shares recover as easing US bank jitters drive risk appetite
EUROPEAN shares closed higher on Monday, as initial concerns over the stability of the US banking sector eased, while fresh comments from…
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As DEI Dies, Corporate America Faces Serious Risk | National Review
If a corporate DEI plan reads like a quota, then expect a subpoena. Source link