Business
Gold prices ease ahead of US data as investors weigh Fed rate stance
Gold prices edged lower on Wednesday (Jul 2) as investors awaited US payroll data and assessed Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell’s…
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Business
Europe: Shares sag as investors weigh Iran-Israel ceasefire
A RALLY in European stocks hit a roadblock as investors weighed the fragility of the Israel-Iran ceasefire, with attention quickly…
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Japanese megabanks weigh Middle East evacuations, JPMorgan limits travel
[TOKYO/NEW YORK] Several major Japanese banks are considering evacuating staff from the Middle East and Wall Street giant JPMorgan has…
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Airlines weigh Middle East cancellations after US strikes in Iran
Airlines on Monday (Jun 23) were weighing how long to suspend Middle East flights as a conflict which has already cut off major flight…
Business
UBS downgrades Thai stocks to neutral as political woes weigh
Group strategists downgraded Thai stocks to neutral from overweight, citing recent political uncertainty which could impact policy…
Business
Gold heads for weekly fall as fewer Fed rate cut prospects weigh
GOLD prices fell on Friday and were on track for a weekly decline, as an overall stronger dollar and the prospect of fewer US interest…
Business
Europe: Shares dive as Middle East tensions, US involvement fears weigh
EUROPEAN shares skidded to an over one-month low on Thursday as escalating Middle East tensions and fears over potential US involvement…
Business
Europe: Shares fall as Middle East tensions weigh; eyes on Fed decision
EUROPEAN shares declined on Wednesday as investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy decision, with ongoing tensions in the…
Business
Bank of Japan to weigh slowdown in bond buying cuts after volatility rises
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is set to consider whether to taper its bond purchases at a slower pace while also leaving its benchmark interest…
Business
MAS orders unlicensed crypto exchanges to weigh exit
A final warning from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has prompted major crypto exchanges operating in the country without a…
Business
Petronas is said to weigh sale of US$7 billion Canada business
Lower oil prices have hit the company, which reported a slide of more than 30% in net income in 2024 and announced job cuts that will…
Business
Maybank cuts view on Malaysian banking sector to ‘neutral’ as tariffs, slower GDP weigh on earnings
Maybank Investment Bank has downgraded its rating for the Malaysian banking sector to “neutral”, from “positive” previously, due to slower…
Business
Global funds weigh whether Indonesia market rebound was too fast
Indonesia’s financial markets have bounced back after a torrid few months, sparking a debate on whether the rally can last. RBC BlueBay…
Fashion
What Will Be the Shoe of Summer 2025? 7 Menswear Experts Weigh In
Theodora also offered advice for elevating your footwear this summer: lean into texture. “If you’re a classic sneaker guy, maybe lean into…
Fashion
Industry Leaders Weigh the Transformative Power of Brand Ambassadors in Fashion and Culture
The enormous impact of brand ambassadors — whether they are influencers, celebrities or athletes — on culture and the fashion industry was…
Business
Europe: Stocks ease from two-month highs as retailers, luxury stocks weigh
EUROPEAN stocks were little changed on Wednesday as gains in broader stocks outweighed declines in luxury and retail stocks, while…
Business
Mapletree Logistics Trust’s Q4 DPU falls 11.6%; manager warns trade tensions could weigh on performance
Lower revenue contribution from China and weak regional currencies crimped Mapletree Logistics Trust’s (MLT) earnings for its fourth…
Business
CaaStle Gets $2.75M Bridge Loan to Plan Chapter 11 Filing and Weigh Strategic Transactions
CaaStle — the embattled fashion rental service that descended into chaos late last month — got a little bit of breathing room from a $2.75…
Business
Lululemon plunges as US struggles weigh on sales outlook
LULULEMON Athletica shares dropped after the yogawear brand delivered a disappointing outlook for the year ahead amid slower US sales. The…
Business
Applied Materials falls as export controls weigh on outlook
APPLIED Materials, the largest US maker of chip-manufacturing equipment, fell after issuing a lukewarm revenue forecast for the current…
Business
Hong Kong’s CKI is said to weigh sale of UK’s £4 billion Eversholt Rail - The Business Times
CK INFRASTRUCTURE (CKI) is evaluating options for Eversholt Rail, including a possible sale that may value the British rolling stock…
Business
Oil prices ease as markets weigh China stimulus hopes
OIL edged lower on Thursday (Dec 26) in light holiday trade as the US dollar’s strength offset hopes for additional fiscal stimulus in…
Business
Oil steady as markets weigh Fed rate cut expectations, Chinese demand
Oil prices were little changed at their settle on Friday (Dec 20) as markets weighed Chinese demand and interest rate-cut expectations…
Business
ExxonMobil is said to weigh sale of US$1 billion Singapore gas stations
OIL major ExxonMobil is considering a sale of its gas stations in Singapore, which could raise about US$1 billion, according to sources…