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Banking shares’ wobbles reveal growing unease over credit risks
The markets have weathered a string of credit scares and surprise write-downs over the past two years A clutch of bad loans at banks in…
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S&P 500 risks 11% drop on trade war: Morgan Stanley’s chief US equity strategist
Michael Wilson says the market was poised for a pullback, given elevated investor exposure and high valuations US STOCKS are at risk of…
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Data centre boom brings risks of overbuilding, Ares’ says
Alternative asset management giants have poured into data centre projects as a way to cash in on booming demand for processing power…
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DBS, UOB, OCBC keep an eye on risks while banking on tokenised assets for the future
Hurdles such as a talent shortage and regulations stand in the way of local banks Singapore banks are accelerating their push into asset…
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DBS, UOB, OCBC eye risks while banking on tokenised assets for the future
Singapore banks are accelerating their push into asset tokenisation, but they are wary of regulatory and talent hurdles. Take DBS, for…
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Coface eyes growth in South-east Asia amid rising trade risks
The French trade credit insurer is betting on Asia as the global economy’s driving force In a world where global trade faces mounting…
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French trade credit insurer Coface eyes growth in South-east Asia amid rising trade risks
As the global economy fragments and supply chains shift, Coface is leaning into its market intelligence and analytics In a world where…
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Vietnam central bank vows to push growth, limiting credit risks
The trade levies are putting upward pressure on inflation and adding pressure on the currency The State Bank of Vietnam plans to keep…
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Gold hits record high on US shutdown risks, rate-cut bets
Gold hit a record high on Wednesday (Oct 1) as investors turned to safe-haven assets on growing risks of a US government shutdown, while…
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Tata Group loses US$73 billion in market value as risks grow
India’s Tata Group has lost about US$73 billion in market value this year, with a significant chunk of the erosion coming in recent weeks…
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Singtel’s Optus headwinds could trigger near-term risks, warn analysts
Maybank Securities expects Singapore telco’s stock to remain range-bound, despite potential setbacks A string of crises encountered by…
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Australia’s central bank alert to risks over economic outlook: governor
Australia’s central bank will be on alert to the risk that economic outlook may change, but the flow of data has been roughly in line with…
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Bank of Japan to keep interest rates steady as tariff, US slowdown risks loom
The Bank of Japan is expected to keep interest rates steady on Friday, as policymakers seek more clarity on whether the economy can…
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Bank of Canada cuts rates to 2.5%, says ready to cut again if risks rise
The Bank of Canada reduced its key policy rate to a three-year low of 2.5 per cent on Wednesday (Sep 17), the first cut in six months, and…
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SGX’s new index risks being ‘just another index’ without clear differentiators, caution analysts
While it can raise the profile of larger non-STI stocks and attract fund products, analysts call for more clarity on criteria for…
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South Korea keeps rates unchanged as debt risks grow
South Korea’s central bank held policy interest rates steady for a second straight review on Thursday, amid concerns about financial…
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Hong Kong’s key rate climbs above 3% to pose risks for economy
If the gauge sustains above that level, it could have a negative impact on the economy Liquidity conditions in Hong Kong resumed…
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Europe: Shares tumble as French political risks, Fed independence concerns weigh
EUROPEAN shares closed lower on Tuesday, led by losses in France where the minority government looked increasingly likely to be ousted…
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Bubble risks grow as China’s stock bull run defies economy angst
China’s economy is buckling under the weight of tariffs and a deep-rooted property crisis, yet stocks are extending their bull run – a…
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Veterinarian's Diagnostic Expertise Bolsters Global Food Security Amid Rising Agricultural Risks
In an era where infectious diseases in animals pose escalating threats to global agriculture, experts like Artem Vorobev stand at the…
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Japan’s bond market risks back in focus ahead of five-year sale
Japan will auction five-year government bonds on Wednesday (Aug 13) against the backdrop of renewed concerns over poor liquidity and…
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Goldman favours Asian high-grade debt again as growth risks rise
Asia investment-grade credit spreads widened by nearly six basis points on Aug 1, the most in four months, after the weaker-than-expected…
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Chinese State Media Challenges Nvidia's H20 AI Chips Again Over Alleged Backdoor Risks and Weak Performance
A Chinese state media-linked account has once again raised questions about Nvidia's H20 artificial intelligence chips. Criticized by…
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India’s central bank holds rates as expected, but growth risks linger
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) kept its key repo rate steady at 5.50 per cent on Wednesday, in line with expectations, as policymakers…